CARICOM Eminent Persons Group Lands in Haiti
13 August 2024
The Bahamas Embassy in Haiti, headed by Charge d’Affaires e.p. Commander Julian Smith and accompanied by Director General Ambassador Jerusa Ali, welcomed the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) at Toussaint Louverture International Airport on Sunday.
The CARICOM EPG is composed of former Prime Minister the Rt Hon Perry Christie of the Bahamas, former Prime Ministers the Hon. Kenny Anthony of Saint Lucia, and the Hon. Bruce Golding of Jamaica. Prime Minister Perry Christie was unable to travel due to health concerns, but will support the EPG remotely during this week’s engagements.
The CARICOM EPG was also welcomed by the Hon. James Monazard, Minister of Commerce and Tourism, the Hon. Françoise Suzan, Minister of Women’s Rights, and Mr. Joseph Antoine, Director General of the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship.
The EPG is designated under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2699 as a critical mediator in the Haitian political crisis. The group is deeply committed to supporting the progress of the transitional bodies responsible for elections.
The CARICOM EPG will remain in Haiti until 16 August 2024 to meet with various stakeholders, including acting Prime Minister Garry Conille, President of the Transitional Council (CPT) Edgard Leblanc Jr., organizations forming the National Conference mechanism, and civil society representatives.
In keeping with the commitment made by Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis at CARICOM Heads of Government, The Bahamas is providing security support for all members of the EPG.
The Foreign Ministry underscores the importance of the CARICOM EPG group’s assistance in resolving the political dynamics for a prosperous and stable Haiti.
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