VI @ CARICOM meeting to ensure its voice ‘is both heard & supported- Premier

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) officially opened on July 7, 2025, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, setting the tone for three days of high-level dialogue, collaboration, and strategic planning among leaders of the Caribbean.

The Opening Ceremony was a vibrant showcase of Jamaica’s cultural excellence and national pride, featuring performances by some of the country’s most celebrated artists and creatives. All 21 CARICOM Member States and Associate Members were represented, each bringing both gravitas and pageantry to the event.

‘Strategic opportunity for VI’- Premier

Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is actively participating in plenary discussions scheduled throughout the summit.

In remarks prior to the formal sessions, Premier Wheatley noted that the CARICOM meeting “is a strategic opportunity for the Virgin Islands to deepen regional alliances and advance critical national interests.

“Tackling transnational crime and organised crime in the region to addressing environmental vulnerabilities, we are here to ensure the Virgin Islands’ voice is both heard and supported,” Premier Wheatley stated in a Government Information Service (GIS) press release.