BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has fulfilled its commitment to regional solidarity by pledging and forwarding an initial US$100,000 to support the collective US$500,000 CARICOM humanitarian initiative for the Republic of Cuba—representing its first installment of regional assistance.
The contribution was formalized during the historic 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, hosted in Saint Kitts and Nevis from February 24-27, 2026. It was at this gathering that Prime Minister and CARICOM Chairman, The Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, announced that CARICOM member states would mobilize together to dispatch urgently needed humanitarian aid to the Cuban people.
The humanitarian effort, coordinated by the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana, will facilitate the procurement and shipment of essential supplies. Items to be delivered include powdered milk and baby formula; non-perishable food items such as beans, wheat flour, rice and canned goods; basic medical supplies; and critical infrastructure support including solar panels, batteries and water tanks.
The initiative has also received the support of the Government of Mexico, which has identified suppliers in Mexico capable of delivering the requested items to the port of departure and will provide free shipment from Mexico to Cuba.
Prime Minister Drew said the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis stands in solidarity with the people of Cuba at this difficult time.
“Cuba has never turned its back on the Caribbean. When our people needed doctors, Cuba sent them. When our students needed education, Cuba opened its classrooms. When disaster struck, Cuba was among the first to offer assistance. Today, we return that kindness not as charity, but as family. This is what CARICOM is about—standing together, sharing burdens, and ensuring that no member of our Caribbean family faces hardship alone. Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to contribute, and we stand ready to offer whatever further assistance we can in the days ahead,” said Prime Minister Drew.
The CARICOM humanitarian initiative reflects the very essence of the Community’s founding principles: cooperation, collective action and care for one another. As member states come together to ease the hardships facing the Cuban people, the gesture also signals the region’s commitment to dialogue, mutual respect, and the peaceful resolution of challenges.
Prime Minister Drew reaffirmed that Saint Kitts and Nevis remains committed to supporting Cuba and the wider CARICOM region in any future efforts to advance humanitarian cooperation and regional solidarity.
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