St Kitts’ PM impressed with Guyana’s innovative approach to crime-fighting, security

Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and current Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Terrance Drew, said his country, as well as the wider region, can learn from Guyana’s innovative approach to tackling crime and improving security across the country.

The St Kitts and Nevis leader made these remarks on Saturday following a visit to the National Command Centre in Georgetown, the nerve centre of Guyana’s intelligence and coordinated crime-fighting operations.

According to PM Drew, crime is not confined by borders. It is a regional challenge, complex and evolving – something which he pointed out requires modern, strategic, and collaborative responses.

“Seeing first-hand how Guyana integrates technology, intelligence, and inter-agency coordination to strengthen public safety was both insightful and instructive. There is much we can learn from each other. This engagement opens the door for deeper collaboration between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Guyana, and it also contributes to a broader CARICOM conversation on strengthening regional security frameworks,” he noted.

The PM went on to add, “As Chairman, I remain committed to ensuring that our cooperation goes beyond meetings and into meaningful, practical action for the safety and protection of our people.”

PM Drew is currently on a regional tour for a series of engagements with leaders across the Caribbean ahead of the 50th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which will be held from February 24 to 27 in Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis.

Prior to visiting the National Command Centre, the St Kitts and Nevis leader met with President Dr Irfaan Ali at the State House in Georgetown on Saturday.

During that high-level engagement, President Ali and PM Drew discussed a number of issues relating to CARICOM and the advancement of Guyana–St Kitts and Nevis relations.

According to the Office of the President in Georgetown, PM Drew called the meeting “fruitful” and said that the CARICOM Heads will continue to push the idea of “regional integration and togetherness”.

In a post on his Facebook page, PM Drew said, “In Guyana, I had a productive and forward-looking meeting with His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and senior members of his government. Our discussions focused on deepening collaboration between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Guyana and the wider CARICOM.”

“As Chairman of CARICOM, I remain committed to strengthening these bilateral relationships, because when we work together, we build a stronger, more resilient Caribbean for our people. The future of our region depends on partnership, practical cooperation, and unity of purpose, and that is exactly what we are advancing.”

Meanwhile, PM Drew wrapped up his Guyana tour with a meeting with the CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, at the newly constructed CARICOM Residence in Georgetown.

He said, “We had a focused and productive discussion on preparations for the upcoming Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM. The work continues, strengthening regional unity, sharpening our priorities, and moving our community forward with purpose.”

The CARICOM Chair’s tour of the southern Caribbean included visits to The Bahamas, Jamaica, Guyana and Suriname.