Outgoing Chairman of the Caricom Conference of Heads of Government (HoGs) Dr Denzil Douglas said the people of the region should be proud of the community’s leadership on tackling Non Communicable Diseases and to ensure the community’s livelihood.
In his Christmas message to Caribbean Community, Dr Douglas, who is also the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, urged the region to reflect on Caricom’s achievements over the past year, recalling “the challenges spawned by the current period of global uncertainties,” which served to strengthen the region’s resolve to drive the integration movement forward, which has the firm commitment of the region’s populace. He reiterated his commendation to the people for their resilience and other qualities that have enabled the community to remain a symbol of stability and good governance, reflected in its embrace of democratic processes.
According to the Caricom Secretariat, Dr Douglas said the challenges, including those directly related to