RSS and Canada dicsuss maritime security and capacity building

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Her Excellency E. Brenda Wills, the High Commissioner of Canada to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, visited the headquarters of the Regional Security System (RSS) on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The visit underscored the deepening collaboration between Canada and the RSS in areas of maritime security and capacity building. Rear Admiral Errington Shurland, Executive Director of the RSS, welcomed the High Commissioner and expressed gratitude for Canada’s sustained support, particularly in maintaining the RSS Air Wing and enhancing the RSS Training Institute. The discussions centered on future joint initiatives aimed at bolstering regional security and operational capabilities. During the visit, the Canadian delegation toured key facilities, including the RSS Training Institute, the Digital Forensic Laboratory, the Asset Recovery Unit, and the Air Wing. To commemorate the occasion, Rear Admiral Shurland presented High Commissioner Wills with a commemorative plaque. The meeting also saw the participation of senior RSS officials, including Deputy Executive Director Atlee Rodney and Director of Operations and Plans Lt. Col. Jeffrey Forde, alongside members of the Canadian High Commission delegation, such as Political Counsellor Stephanie Sprott and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Liaison Counsellor Hugo Boilard. This visit highlights the ongoing commitment of both nations to fostering regional stability and security.