(Kaieteur News) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders on Wednesday adopted a cautious stance when questioned about deaths possibly linked to the United States military action in the Caribbean Sea.

For months the U.S. military carried out action targeting alleged drug smugglers in the region. The regional bloc previously stated that it required more time to ascertain the facts before issuing a full response on the military action. At the closing media conference of the 51st Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government in St Lucia, Al Jazeera senior correspondent Josh Rushing questioned the CARICOM leaders about whether the U.S. has immunity to kill citizens in Caribbean territories for alleged crimes. He also directed a question to CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of St Lucia Philip J. Pierre, about the disappearance of St. Lucians Ricky Joseph and Nafi Williams, stating that evidence points toward their deaths being caused by a U.S. boat strike on February 13, 2026.

Prime Minister Pierre responded, “We are very concerned about the loss of life for anybody, particularly these people lost their lives at sea.” He further disclosed that St Lucian authorities have requested information from the U.S Government but to date have not received any.