CARICOM security ministers to meet in St Kitts

When Caribbean Community (CARICOM) security and law enforcement ministers meet later this week in St Kitts and Nevis, they will discuss the development and implementation of measures to improve collaboration and coordination and effectively address the challenges posed by transnational crime.

Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Citizenship, and Immigration, will lead the two-day 28th meeting of the Council of Ministers of National Security and Law Enforcement, which begins on Thursday.

According to a government release, Prime Minister Drew has made regional crime reduction a key priority, and this conference is an essential step toward that goal.

“As part of CARICOM’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its member states, the council will gather to discuss and develop comprehensive strategies to combat transnational crime, which continues to pose a significant threat to the region,” according to a statement.

It stated that the two-day summit will focus on boosting intelligence sharing, bolstering border security, and promoting legislative frameworks to provide a coordinated and robust response to illicit activities that cross national borders.

“Our collective security relies on our ability to collaborate and share resources, information, and best practices. “This meeting demonstrates our commitment to protecting our citizens and ensuring a safe and secure Caribbean,” Drew added.