A deep public rift has emerged within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) over the reappointment of Secretary-General Carla Barnett, with Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar issuing an unyielding pledge that her nation will cease recognizing Barnett in the role once her initial five-year tenure concludes this August. Despite a majority of regional leaders confirming Barnett’s reappointment for a second five-year term, Persad-Bissessar has emphasized that Port of Spain’s position is non-negotiable.
Kamla says Trinidad won’t recognise Barnett as CARICOM SG after August
