Prime Minister Andrew Holness has urged member states to adopt a more grounded and strategic vision of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) to advance regional integration. Holness, who was speaking at the opening session of the 50th regular conference of Caricom heads of government in St Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday, emphasised that Caricom is not monolithic but is aligned in critical areas that matter most to its people.
“We are not monolithic. We are not always going to be one group. But we are aligned in critical areas that matter most for our people, security, resilience in all forms, economic opportunity, and global relevance,” Holness said.
The prime minister noted that the region’s geography, youthful population, renewable energy potential, creative industries, and democratic traditions place it within the strategic horizon of a rapidly changing world. He therefore called for a renewed vision for Caricom, one focused on competitiveness, institutional readiness, and nuanced diplomacy.
