CARICOM CHAIR PM PIERRE GIVES UPDATE ON CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL DISPUTE

Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman, Philip J. Pierre, has provided an update on the ongoing regional dispute regarding the appointment of the CARICOM Secretary-General. The Prime Minister spoke Monday morning during the weekly pre-Cabinet media briefing. The matter centers on Trinidad and Tobago’s objection to the reappointment process for Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett. He recently met the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago. Regional leaders have agreed to seek a legal advisory opinion from the Caribbean Court of Justice. Prime Minister Pierre confirmed that the matter is progressing and outlined the steps taken to ensure transparency.