Address from the President

Deveree A. Stewart – Jamaica

Colleagues across the Caribbean,

I extend my sincere gratitude for the confidence you have placed in me to serve as President of the Caribbean Regional Midwives Association. It is both an honour and a privilege to represent you as we continue our collective efforts to strengthen maternal, child, and adolescent health across our region. Together, we strive to make a lasting impact in our communities, our countries, and on the global stage.

I remain deeply inspired by the dedication, expertise, and compassion that each of you demonstrates in your daily practice. Your commitment continues to shape the future of midwifery and improve the quality of care provided to women and families throughout the Caribbean. The pillars of our profession education, regulation, research, and practice will remain the foundation upon which we build our continued progress.

As an association, we will prioritize the growth of our membership, recognizing that this is essential for workforce and health system transformation. Midwives across the Caribbean serve in diverse settings, often within complex and resource-constrained environments. It is therefore imperative that we continue to develop contextually appropriate, community-based approaches that enable us to deliver optimal, evidence-informed care to those we serve.

We reaffirm our guiding mantra, “Uniting Midwives of the Region,” as we advance the recognition of midwifery as a distinct and autonomous profession. Let us always remember that wherever there is a midwife, greatness is present.

Equally important is our collective wellbeing. The health, resilience, and empowerment of midwives are vital for the sustainability of our workforce and the continued advancement of the profession.

Together, we will guide, inspire, and influence the growth and recognition of midwifery throughout the Caribbean region upholding excellence, unity, and service to our communities.

Blessings as always

Deveree A. Stewart RN, RM, MPH, MSc Midwifery Education