de Caires Concerned About CARICOM Support For Ukraine

National Green Party (NGP) leader Andre de Caires shared his views on CARICOM’s collective stance regarding ongoing global political crises. The wars in Gaza and Ukraine have featured prominently in mainstream media coverage due to their significant impact on the global landscape, including trade and world peace. At the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in September, Caribbean speakers, including Saint Lucia’s Minister for External Affairs, Alva Baptiste, delivered addresses outlining their countries’ positions on international conflicts. In his address, Baptiste addressed the various challenges affecting small island developing states, including the ongoing political crises. “We have the power to transform global governance to respond to the rapidly changing global environment. That time has come,” Baptiste remarked. In response, political leader Decaires commended Saint Lucia and CARICOM’s stance on the conflict in Gaza. “I must say, I’m proud of all our leaders for taking a stance against Zionism and the atrocities occurring in Palestine, particularly in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. I applaud the presentation by the Honorable Alva Baptiste. It was strong, hard-hitting, and it stood up for the oppressed people in Gaza and the West Bank.” However, Decaires urged caution regarding CARICOM’s position...