49th Ordinary CARICOM Meeting: The Haitian Crisis Will Be Discussed

The 49th ordinary meeting of CARICOM Heads of State began on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Jamaica. Haiti is represented at this conference by presidential advisor Laurent Saint Syr. In his speech, he addressed the issue of insecurity in Haiti, institutional reconstruction, and economic recovery.

Advisor Saint Cyr will highlight the importance of strengthening the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission and supporting the Haitian National Police (PNH), a statement from the presidency revealed.

« The Haitian people have a right to a safe and dignified future. This requires the restoration of security, the holding of credible elections, and the revival of the national economy, » the Presidency affirmed.

« Haiti's participation in this 49th meeting also reflects a desire to strengthen regional integration and mobilize CARICOM partners around common challenges, such as the fight against transnational criminal networks, climate change, and migratory crises, » reads the presidency's statement.

However, this participation comes at a time when the security and humanitarian situation in Haiti is deteriorating day by day. More than 1.4 million people have been displaced due to gang attacks. These gangs act as they please and defy law enforcement.

It should be noted that « peoples, partnerships, prosperity: promoting a safe and sustainable future » is the theme chosen for this important meeting, which will conclude on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.