GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 14, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) appointed Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has ended an eight day visit to Haiti observing “several positive developments” as the French-speaking country continues preparations for elections in December this year, according to a statement issued here on Monday.
The CARICOM Secretariat said that the EPG chaired by former St. Lucia prime minister Dr. Kenny Anthony and including former Jamaican prime minister Bruce Golding and their Bahamian counterpart, Perry Christie, had visited the country from September 2-9.
It said that the group held discussions with a large number, and broad range of political and civil society stakeholders including the business community, youth, women and human rights organisations; key government institutions; and the leadership of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF).
“The visit of the EPG also provided a timely opportunity to assess the political conjuncture and to engage in dialogue on the preparations for the first round of elections scheduled for 13 December 2026.
(Details in Politics section)
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