Premier the Hon. André Ebanks will attend CARICOM’s 50th Regular Meeting with Caribbean Heads of Government in St Kitts and Nevis.

Chaired by the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, the meeting will be held Tuesday, 24 February to Friday, 27 February. Its theme is “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM.”

The Cayman Islands is a CARICOM (The Caribbean Community) Associate Member, Premier Ebanks noted.

The meeting will cover subjects reflected in our country’s 2026-2028 Broad Outcomes, such as enhanced overseas relations, trade development, food security, climate-resiliency, Premier said. 

“Building a stronger, fairer Cayman means being a modern, innovative Cayman,” he said. “And this doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens by discussing and working through issues with the beloved people of our Islands, with international stakeholders and certainly, with our regional brothers and sisters with whom we share so much fascinating history, rich heritage, and deeply held values.

“On behalf of Cayman and my NCFC colleagues, I very much look forward to enhancing and maximising Caribbean bonds of fellowship and economic prospects for the benefit of our collective people,” Premier added. 

While Premier is attending CARICOM, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Trade Development, the Hon. Gary Rutty, will be Acting Premier; and Minister of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure, the Hon. Johany “Jay” Ebanks will be Acting Deputy Premier.

Editors’ Notes
Formed in 1973, CARICOM now comprises 15 Member States and six Associate Members. Its main pillars are economic integration; foreign policy coordination; human and social development; and security.

The full title of this year’s meeting is The Fiftieth (50th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).