(Kaieteur News) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Terrance Drew has called for greater cohesion and participation from member states, urging regional leaders to resolve challenges internally rather than through public debate.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Saint Lucia, Dr. Drew said one of CARICOM’s greatest strengths lies in leaders working together.

“Permit me, therefore, to offer one humble recommendation. Whenever this community faces matters of great significance, let us ensure that every head of government makes every effort to be present for our retreats and caucuses to resolve matters in house, those sessions remain among CARICOM’s greatest strengths,” he stated.