PRESIDENT David Granger, in a message delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Karen Cummings, expressed sincere appreciation to outgoing Chairman of CARICOM, Prime Minister Mia Mottley, for her earnest and energetic efforts to enhance regional integration.

“Your exemplary leadership over the last six months, especially with regard to the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, the vulnerability of Small Islands Developing States and the region’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, among others, has reignited enthusiasm for the expeditious implementation of deeper and stronger economic integration measures,” the statement read.

“We are confident that you will continue to raise your voice as an advocate of the Community’s economic development even as you now pass the baton to a new Chairman. We join other delegations in welcoming the new Chairman of Conference, Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We assure him of the support of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana during his tenure of office,” the statement concluded.