Individual CARICOM nations have put measures in place to fight the rising cost of living in their respective countries, but say they are powerless over the cost of fossil fuels which drive all aspects of the economy.

That was one of the key points emerging from discussions held at the 51st Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government which ended in Castries, St Lucia, yesterday.

However, Prime Minister of St Kitts & Nevis Dr Terrance Drew said while there was no energy crisis in the region, there was an energy-harnessing issue.