Saint Lucia on Wednesday officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre beginning a six-month tenure that will focus on delivering meaningful results for the people of the Caribbean.
Under CARICOM’s system of rotating leadership, Saint Lucia will serve as Chair of the Community from July 1 to December 31, 2026. During this period, Prime Minister Pierre will preside over meetings of the Conference of Heads of Government and help shape the regional response to issues affecting the Community.
Five priorities will guide Saint Lucia’s tenure: strengthening regional unity, advancing climate justice, championing reparatory justice, promoting economic renewal and ensuring that regional development creates opportunities for everyone.
‘The success of CARICOM must ultimately be measured by whether the people of this region feel the benefits of our integration in their daily lives,’ he said. ‘Integration that our people cannot feel will not last.’