The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) is in contact with the nominating Stakeholders in Haiti to ascertain their willingness to meet to undertake an exchange on the present situation in the country. The proposal comes at a critical point in time in the transition process.
The views of the Stakeholders would be of immense importance when the CARICOM Heads of Government meet in Conference in Jamaica, in early July 2025, to discuss regional issues on their agenda, amongst which are the situation in Haiti and CARICOM’s continued support for the Haitian people and country.
Former St. Lucia Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony is the Coordinator for the EPG, which also includes former Jamaica Prime Minister Bruce Golding and Former Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie.
The Eminent Persons Group has also been contributing to the advocacy on behalf of Haiti being carried out by CARICOM Heads of Government. Its views on the situation have also been sought by International Partners as well as its participation in recent international and regional meetings on the Haiti crisis.
To date, more than 1.3 million Haitians have been displaced because of gang violence.
Gangs are reportedly in control of over 75% of the capital Port–Au-Prince.