Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has fired back at St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, rubbishing his claims that the United National Congress (UNC) is involved in that country’s upcoming November 27 general election.

She also yesterday criticised several other regional prime ministers whom she said have “overtly” campaigned for Gonsalves, warning that Caricom itself risks implosion if regional leaders continue interfering in the elections of member states.

During a public meeting in his country, Gonsalves claimed “greedy” UNC financiers were on the ground in St Vincent working with the Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) to “topple” the United Labour Party (ULP), suggesting their interests were driven by a desire to acquire prime lands and the country’s port.