The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Opposition Leader of St. Kitts and Nevis, is set to contribute to critical hemispheric security discussions at the inaugural ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Security gathering. The high-level conference, scheduled for November 27-28, 2025 in Panama City, will convene parliamentarians from across the Americas and Caribbean to address pressing security challenges under the theme “Parliamentary Responses to Challenges in the Americas and the Caribbean.”
The landmark event marks the formal establishment of the ParlAmericas Parliamentary Network on Security, a groundbreaking initiative designed to foster interparliamentary cooperation and facilitate knowledge exchange on democratic oversight of security matters. The platform aims to develop comprehensive regional strategies against evolving transnational threats that affect nations throughout the hemisphere.
Delegates will engage in intensive deliberations examining the root causes of insecurity and violence, including the growing sophistication of transnational criminal networks and socioeconomic factors compromising citizen safety. The agenda features expert analysis of innovative institutional approaches to crime prevention and a keynote address exploring the interconnectedness of human security, sustainable development, and democratic resilience.
Additional sessions will address compounding challenges such as food insecurity, climate-induced threats, and economic instability, highlighting legislative responsibilities in building robust food systems, climate adaptation measures, and sustainable economic frameworks. The initiative receives financial backing from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, reflecting international support for regional security cooperation.
Premier Brantley’s participation underscores the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis’ dedication to multilateral engagement and its commitment to advancing regional stability, security, and human development objectives through collaborative parliamentary action.