Recent international developments — including geopolitical tensions within our region and external policy decisions affecting Caribbean nationals — remind us of a fundamental truth: none will come to save us. We must save ourselves.
Recent public discussions among Member States, reflecting differing national perspectives, have unfolded in a manner that has attracted regional and international attention. While such differences are not unusual in a Community as diverse as ours, they underscore the importance of managing our dialogue with care, mutual respect, and a strong sense of regional responsibility.
CARICOM was never intended to be a space devoid of disagreement. Rather, it was designed as a forum where differences could be addressed constructively and internally, with the shared understanding that our collective strength is greater than any single issue before us.
This moment does not call for isolation, but for stronger coordination, clearer purpose, and deeper solidarity. It calls on us to speak more forcefully and with conviction, to speak with one voice where our shared interests are concerned, and to act with strategic maturity on the global stage.