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New York, 11 June 2026
— Engagement within the Caribbean Community’s diplomatic framework was strengthened as the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis took part in the annual Retreat of the CARICOM Caucus of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, convened in New York on Friday, 5 June 2026.
Representation for St. Kitts and Nevis was provided by Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, alongside Minister Counsellor Eustace Wallace. CARICOM Observer Ambassador Leslie Wade, a native of Nevis within the Federation, was also present at the gathering.
Leadership of the retreat was undertaken by Her Excellency Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, who currently serves as Chair of the CARICOM Caucus of Permanent Representatives for May and June 2026.
An annual feature of CARICOM’s diplomatic calendar, the retreat provides a platform for Permanent Representatives to assess the Community’s work at the United Nations, review ongoing priorities, and refine strategies for advancing regional interests within the multilateral system. This year’s discussions placed strong emphasis on sustainable development, climate resilience, international peace and security, financing for development, and reform of global governance structures.
Participants engaged in wide-ranging and forward-looking exchanges, resulting in several key decisions intended to enhance CARICOM’s coordination, visibility, and effectiveness at the United Nations. Particular focus was placed on strengthening advocacy for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), deepening strategic partnerships, and ensuring the Community’s priorities remain central to international deliberations and outcomes.
Comprising fifteen Member States and five Associate Members, CARICOM operates under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas to promote economic integration, coordinated foreign policy, sustainable development, and functional cooperation among its members.
Unified engagement at the United Nations remains a critical pillar of CARICOM’s external relations, enabling member states to present a cohesive voice on issues of regional and global importance. Through collective diplomacy, the Community continues to elevate the concerns of Small Island Developing States, particularly in relation to climate change, debt sustainability, food and energy security, disaster resilience, and equitable participation in global decision-making.
The Federation’s participation in the retreat reaffirms its ongoing commitment to regional integration, effective multilateral engagement, and the advancement of shared Caribbean priorities on the global stage.
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