Commissioner Pelius attends the RSS JCPC Meeting

Saint Lucia’s Commissioner of Police, Crusita Descartes Pelius, attended the Regional Security System’s Joint Coordinating and Planning Committee (RSS JCPC) meeting in Guyana to address various security issues affecting the RSS sub-region. The meeting focused on enhancing security measures, particularly in public health and disaster response, in preparation for major upcoming events like the ICC Cricket World Cup 2024 and the SIDS4 Conference. Participants discussed identified gaps in national security strategies and stressed the need for additional resources to bolster security in the region.

The gathering featured special presentations from esteemed regional partners including CARICOM IMPACS, CARPHA, CDEMA, Trinidad and Tobago Police and Military Forces, Antigua and Barbuda Police and Military Forces, Guyana Defence Force, Barbados Defence Force, Barbados Police Service, and RSS Headquarters. These presentations provided valuable insights and perspectives on the current state of security in the region and ways to collaborate and enhance security measures. The meeting also included progress updates on RSS and broader regional exercises aimed at practicing national and regional security responses to critical incidents, highlighting the importance of preparedness and coordination in addressing security challenges.

As part of the meeting agenda, the RSS Council of Ministers is set to convene, with an address by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, and remarks from the incoming Chairman of the Council, Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of the Federation of St Christopher and Nevis. This high-level gathering of regional leaders will provide an opportunity to discuss key security issues, strategies, and collaborations to strengthen security in the RSS sub-region. The meeting will serve as a platform for sharing best practices, addressing challenges, and fostering partnerships to enhance security ahead of major events and in response to evolving security threats.

The discussions at the RSS JCPC meeting underscored the importance of cooperation and collaboration among regional security agencies and partner organizations to address security challenges effectively. By sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise, participants can work together to enhance security measures, improve response capabilities, and mitigate security risks in the region. The meeting served as a platform for key stakeholders to exchange ideas, strategies, and insights on how to strengthen security in the RSS sub-region, particularly in preparation for major events and in response to emerging security threats.

Overall, the RSS JCPC meeting in Guyana provided a valuable opportunity for regional security stakeholders to come together, discuss pressing security issues, and strategize on ways to enhance security measures in the RSS sub-region. By fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and pooling resources, participants can work towards a more secure and resilient security environment, better prepared to address challenges and threats. The meeting highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in addressing security challenges and emphasized the need for ongoing dialogue, coordination, and joint efforts to safeguard the security of the RSS sub-region.