Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has issued a stark warning about the future of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), stating that the regional bloc risks imploding if leaders continue to interfere in the domestic affairs of member states. Her comments came in response to allegations made by St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who accused financiers of Trinidad’s ruling United National Congress (UNC) of funding the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) ahead of the November 27 general elections in Kingstown. Gonsalves claimed that UNC operatives were actively involved in St Vincent, motivated by access to lands and economic opportunities. Persad-Bissessar vehemently denied the allegations, calling them baseless and challenging Gonsalves to provide evidence or cease what she described as ‘gaslighting’ his citizens. She also highlighted ongoing investigations into how members of Gonsalves’ family acquired luxury apartments in Trinidad, questioning the legality of the transactions. The controversy has exacerbated tensions between the two nations, with Trinidad’s Housing Minister Anil Roberts suggesting the matter be referred to the police. Gonsalves defended his family, asserting that they followed proper procedures and received no special treatment. Persad-Bissessar, however, broadened her critique, emphasizing that CARICOM’s credibility is at stake if leaders persist in meddling in each other’s politics. She stressed that the choice of leadership in any member state should be left to its people, warning that continued interference could lead to the bloc’s collapse.