PRIME MINISTER SKERRIT TO ATTEND 50TH CARICOM HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MEETING IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit will participate in the Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from February 24-27, 2026, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.”

The meeting will be chaired by Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis

and current CARICOM Chair.

The opening ceremony takes place on Tuesday, February 24 and will feature addresses

by the Chair and other regional leaders, including the Outgoing Chair, Prime Minister

Andrew Holness of Jamaica and Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett.

From February 25-27, Heads of Government will engage in high-level discussions on

pressing global and hemispheric developments and their implications for the region.

Key agenda items include advancing the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), climate change and climate financing, food and nutrition security, regional security, transportation, reparations and strengthening foreign and community relations.

Prime Minister Skerrit is expected to participate actively in deliberations aimed at

deepening regional integration, enhancing economic resilience and advancing

sustainable development priorities across the Caribbean.

In his absence from the state, Hon. Dr. Irving McIntyre Minister for Finance, Economic

Development, Climate Resilience and Social Security, will serve as Acting Prime Minister.