US top-ranked military officer to meet PM

General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is set to visit Trinidad and Tobago on November 25, 2025, for a high-level meeting with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The visit, announced by the US Embassy on November 24, underscores the robust bilateral relationship between the two nations. Key discussions will focus on enhancing regional stability, fostering unity, and addressing the critical issue of countering illicit trafficking and transnational criminal organizations. This visit follows the recent engagements of the US 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, which conducted joint military exercises with the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force in October and November. General Caine, the highest-ranking military officer in the US, serves as the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of War, and National Security Council. With a distinguished career that includes roles as an F-16 fighter pilot, weapons officer, White House staff member, and special operations officer, Caine brings a wealth of experience to this diplomatic mission.