PM Pierre wants tangible benefits from US-Caribbean cooperation

Published on October 19, 2026

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre has called for United States–Caribbean cooperation to be measured by improvements in people’s lives, identifying affordable electricity, jobs, safer communities and timely disaster assistance as practical benefits the partnership should deliver.

Delivering remarks at the United States–Caribbean Dialogue as Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Pierre called for a more strategic partnership sustained by regular dialogue.

“For Caribbean families, energy security means affordable electricity. Economic cooperation means jobs, investment and opportunity. Security cooperation means safer communities. Disaster preparedness means knowing that help will arrive when it is needed,” he said.

The Prime Minister set out specific areas for action, financing for resilient energy systems, predictable trade, stronger commercial partnerships, secure infrastructure, stronger health systems and disaster response, and coordinated action against organised crime and illicit firearms trafficking.

He called for political dialogue to be supported by sustained technical engagement, agreed priorities and clear follow-up arrangements. The CARICOM Secretariat will help coordinate the Community’s technical work alongside national authorities and regional institutions.