The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) marked a significant milestone with the successful conclusion of its Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government. Held from February 24-27, 2026, in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, the summit brought together leaders from across the region under the chairmanship of host Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew.
The high-level gathering featured participation from all member states, including Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister Philip Davis of The Bahamas, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados, and Prime Minister John Briceño of Belize. Other notable attendees included Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, and His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana.
The conference also saw representation from associate members, with Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge of Anguilla, Premier E. David Burt of Bermuda, and Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley of the British Virgin Islands in attendance. Additional participation came from Premier Andre Ebanks of the Cayman Islands, His Excellency Gilmar Pisas, Prime Minister of Curaçao, and Honourable Jamell R. Robinson, Deputy Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands.
This historic assembly served as a platform for addressing critical regional issues, strengthening diplomatic ties, and advancing collective strategies for sustainable development throughout the Caribbean community. The full communiqué detailing resolutions and outcomes has been made available through the CARICOM Secretariat’s official channels.