The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is on the brink of internal conflict as tensions escalate between Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and St Vincent and the Grenadines’ Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves. Persad-Bissessar has issued a stark warning, suggesting that CARICOM’s collapse is imminent. This follows accusations by Gonsalves that financiers linked to Trinidad’s ruling United National Congress (UNC) are supporting his political opponents ahead of St Vincent’s upcoming November 27 election. Gonsalves claimed that UNC-affiliated supporters are already in his country, allegedly driven by economic motives, given Trinidad’s struggling economy compared to St Vincent’s rapid growth. Persad-Bissessar vehemently denied these allegations, countering with questions about how members of Gonsalves’ family acquired three luxury apartments in Trinidad. She labeled his accusations as ironic, given the ongoing investigation into the matter. Persad-Bissessar also challenged Gonsalves to provide evidence or cease misleading his citizens. She further highlighted that some regional leaders have been involved in elections beyond their borders. Despite the turmoil, Persad-Bissessar recently reaffirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to CARICOM, even as her government seeks stronger ties with non-regional nations.