The Caribbean political landscape is witnessing heightened tensions as Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles and Senator Dr. Amery Browne have criticized Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for her stance on US military involvement in the region and her perceived divergence from Caricom’s principles. Persad-Bissessar has publicly endorsed the US military deployment in the southern Caribbean, framing it as an anti-narcotics initiative, despite international concerns over potential extrajudicial killings. Her position starkly contrasts with Caricom’s long-standing advocacy for the Caribbean to remain a ‘zone of peace,’ a stance supported by leaders like Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley and St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves. In a recent interview, Persad-Bissessar controversially predicted Caricom’s potential collapse, accusing regional leaders of meddling in member states’ affairs. Beckles, speaking at the relaunch of the Dr. Eric Williams Institute of Political Education, emphasized the importance of intellectual preparedness and regional unity in navigating geopolitical challenges. Browne, a former foreign minister, accused Persad-Bissessar of undermining Caricom’s principles and promoting violations of international law. The ongoing discord highlights deepening divisions within the Caribbean political community, with implications for regional stability and sovereignty.