What exactly was discussed behind closed doors when chairman of the United States (US) Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine met with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and several ministers at the Diplomatic Centre in Port of Spain yesterday?

Following the meeting between the United States’ highest-ranking military officer and the T&T Government team statements were promptly issued by both sides. They were however short on details and couched in diplomatic language, leaving citizens to speculate on what really was discussed and what commitments, if any, were made by Government in the midst of heightened tension between the US and Venezuela and with several warships in the region.

SIGNING: Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, signs the visitors diary as Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Attorney General John Jeremie, Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander, Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister and Minister of Public Utilities Barry Padarath look on yesterday at the Diplomatic Centre, Port of Spain.