be in jeopardy following Port of Spain’s decision to support the United States in its military buildup in parts of the Caribbean, well-placed sources told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) on Monday. They said that there is a perception in the region that some regional leaders are not happy with the view of Trinidad and Tobago, making reference to the statement put out by Caricom over the weekend. The sources make reference to Trinidad and Tobago’s position on the US actions, even in light of reports that two of their nationals were killed last week. On Sunday, Trinidad and Tobago reiterated its position why it is standing apart from its Caricom neighbours saying that the US operations are “aimed at combatting narco and human trafficking and other forms of transnational crime (and) are ultimately aimed at allowing the region to be a true ‘Zone of Peace’ where all citizens can in reality, live and work in a safe environment”.

Last Saturday, the Guyana-based Caricom Secretariat said that regional leaders had met last week to discuss several issues on the regional agenda, including the security build-up in parts of the Caribbean and its potential impact on member states. (Jamaica Gleaner)