Last Updated on January 5, 2026, 6:00 AM AST by Anthony Morris
As the leadership of the CARICOM has been dealing with the aftermath of the armed operation authorized by the United States of America, opposition backed media outlets have been trying to politicize the matter. According to the narrative pushed by the media outlet, Barbadian Prime Minister is coming across as the de facto leader of CARICOM.
The media outlet has criticized Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, the incumbent Chairperson of the CARICOM for his not so public response in management of the situation.
Dr Drew took office as the Chairperson of the CARICOM on January 1, 2026. He has been engaging in discussions and deliberations with the CARICOM Heads since the reports of escalating tensions within Venezuela have been emerging. The Prime Minister has been constantly communicating with the leaders within the CARICOM.
He has also been dedicatedly ensuring the people of the country that he continues to work for the welfare of the people of St Kitts and Nevis. He has also been working with leaders to share the message of peace and collaboration between the Caribbean nations as they navigate this crisis as a united organization.
The Prime Minister’s public response is more cautious as they work on future action in the matter. His messages have been advocating for the region to maintain calm in the face of the escalated tensions.
The Prime Minister has also been sharing updates of careful internal dialogue within the caribbean, This response, rather than outright public condemnation or dramatic rhetoric is expected to be better for the long term management of the situation.
Dr Terrance Drew’s style of leadership in this matter emphasizes regional cohesion and measured diplomacy. His approach will help in avoidance of public intra-CARICOM conflict as the Caribbean navigates a tense international situation.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley has been interacting with the media in her capacity as a member of the CARICOM. The Prime Minister hof Barbados is popular in the region for her experience and knack for leadership.
She has been an important part of the CARICOM Heads of State and has been instrumental in guiding the region over the years. However, calling Mottley the de facto leader of the CARICOM and disregarding the leadership style of the incumbent Chairperson, when it is equally important, is both petty and disrespectful to as PM Terrance Drew and the other leaders of the CARICOM navigate the turbulent times ahead of them.
Anthony Morris covers stories related to politics and regional developments. His in-depth reporting about governance and reforms makes him stand out in regional journalism, with a deep analysis of political trends and their impact on Caribbean communities.
