REMARKS BY PRIME MINISTER HON. PHILIP J. PIERRE ON THE OCCASION OF THE NATIONAL MEDIA LAUNCH OF THE 51ST REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF CARICOM
Monday, June 15, 2026
by OPM
Saint Lucia will formally assume the Chairmanship of CARICOM on July 1, 2026, when I will succeed the current Chairman, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Lucia

Today marks an important milestone for Saint Lucia and an important moment for the Caribbean Community as we officially launch the Fifty-First Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which Saint Lucia will host from 5 to July 8, 2026, with the Opening Ceremony on Sunday, July 5.

This meeting carries special significance for our country.

Saint Lucia will formally assume the Chairmanship of CARICOM on July 1, 2026, when I will succeed the current Chairman, Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Saint Lucia will serve as Chair of the Community for a six-month period, from July 1 to December 31, 2026.