Last Updated on June 18, 2026, 2:24 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St. Kitts and Nevis and other member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) came together for a symbolic signing of the Charter of the United Nations. The event was convened to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the CARICOM.
Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of St Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations represented the twin island federation at the signing ceremony. She accompanied several of her CARICOM counterparts. During the ceremony, the representatives of the various nations across the region reaffirmed their commitment to the principles and ideals embodied in the Charter.
The ceremony served as an opportunity to recall the significance of the Charter which was signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945. Notably, the charter laid down the foundation for a rules-based international order. The region remains dedicated to maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, advancing social progress, and fostering cooperation among nations.
Through the United Nations, CARICOM Member States have consistently advocated for sustainable development, climate resilience, international law, and the unique circumstances of Small Island Developing States.
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, also talked about the significance of the occasion marking the 80th anniversary to the signing of the charter.
“The United Nations Charter stands as one of humanity’s most important expressions of our shared commitment to peace, cooperation, and respect for the sovereign equality of nations. As we mark its 80th anniversary, St Kitts and Nevis proudly reaffirms its faith in multilateralism and in the capacity of nations, working together, to address the challenges of our time. For small states, the United Nations remains an indispensable institution through which our voices are heard, our interests advanced, and our contributions to global progress realized.”
The symbolic signing serves as a proof of the steadfast commitment of St Kitts and Nevis and the wider CARICOM Community to protecting and improving the international order established under the Charter.
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