Prime Minister Pierre to Attend 50th CARICOM Heads Conference

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has confirmed his attendance at the Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, set to take place in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, from February 24 to 27.

The conference will convene under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.” It aims to provide a strategic platform for advancing collective action on regional priorities, including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), climate change and climate financing, food and nutrition security, regional security, transportation, reparations, foreign and community relations, and other pressing global and hemispheric issues.

Prime Minister Pierre’s participation reflects Saint Lucia’s ongoing commitment to fostering regional integration and unity among CARICOM Member States.

As the Incoming Chair of the Conference for the first half of 2026, Saint Lucia will collaborate with regional partners to implement decisions arising from the Heads of Government discussions and maintain momentum on key regional objectives.

According to official CARICOM information, Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, currently serves as the Chair of CARICOM, having assumed leadership on January 1, 2026.

The Outgoing Chair is Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for February 24 at the Marriott Dome, Frigate Bay, where Prime Minister Pierre will join fellow regional leaders, including Current Chair Dr. Terrance M. Drew and Outgoing Chair Andrew Holness, to set the tone for strategic discussions.

The CARICOM Secretariat has launched a dedicated Knowledge Hub, offering comprehensive information and updates ahead of the conference, including program details, thematic briefs, media resources, speaker profiles, and livestream access to key sessions, such as the Opening Ceremony and Closing Media Conference.