Secretary Marco Rubio walks between meetings in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 25, 2026. (Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett)
The U.S. State Department has posted a summary of his meetings with the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting. They have also posted a number of documents of interest to those following developments in the region.
February 25, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis on February 25 to participate in the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM.
Secretary Rubio will engage with Caribbean leaders to advance shared priorities, including strengthening regional security, deepening cooperation to combat illegal immigration and illicit trafficking, and promoting economic growth, health, and energy security across the Caribbean. During his visit, the Secretary will reaffirm the United States’ commitment to working with CARICOM member states to enhance stability and prosperity in our hemisphere.
Read the full text of Secretary Rubio’s remarks to CARICOM Leaders here.
Readouts from meetings with several CARICOM Leaders