WATCH: “Who Vex Loss!” Trinidad Prime Minister doubles down on support for US, attacks CARICOM over Venezuela, Cuba

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WATCH: “Who Vex Loss!” Trinidad Prime Minister doubles down on support for US, attacks CARICOM over Venezuela, Cuba
WATCH: “Who Vex Loss!” Trinidad Prime Minister doubles down on support for US, attacks CARICOM over Venezuela, Cuba
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago address CARICOM Heads of Government meeting (screenshot of CARICOM: Caribbean Community)

The 50th Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis got off to an interesting start as leaders across the region sought to defend against suggestions that regional solidarity was under threat.

Outgoing Chair of CARICOM Prime Minister Andrew Holness sought to create a balance in his remarks, stating that CARICOM was never meant to be a political union but a cooperation of sovereign nations.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, in her address, criticised the regional body for their stance on Cuba and Venezuela, positioning her country as ardent defenders of the Trump administration’s regime change policies in the two nations.

She accused CARICOM of being captured by governing parties, citing an unanswered 2022 letter to the Secretary about a Trinidadian citizen she says was kidnapped. She also called out member states for sending political operatives to campaign in other countries’ elections.

WATCH: “Who Vex Loss!” Trinidad Prime Minister doubles down on support for US, attacks CARICOM over Venezuela, Cuba
50th meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis (screenshot of CARICOM: Caribbean Community)

The event ended with a Calypso sung by St Kitts and Nevis Minister of Public Utilities Konris Maynard who, in a remarkable moment, changed his song to criticise Trinidad and Tobago for its stance on Cuba while maintaining diplomatic ties with countries like China.

Konris Maynard Calypso song link HERE: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CGMADCkqz/

This story was first published by Antigua News on February 25, 2026: antigua.news/2026/02/25/watch-who-vex-loss-trinidad-prime-minister-doubles-down-on-support-for-us-attacks-caricom-over-venezuela-cuba. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (12)

  • Amethisyah February 25, 2026, 11:44 AM

    Madam Prime Minister of T&T I would ask you then, how independent are you when you have to rely on a someone like DT to reduce your murder rate? What are you doing?
    Reply
    • Concerned Antiguan February 26, 2026, 10:08 AM

      What a good doze of work this woman is.
      Reply
  • Informed citizen February 25, 2026, 3:22 PM

    well it’s her business, and her choice.
    I’m not the one affected I’m not Trinidadian
    Reply
  • SMH February 25, 2026, 3:45 PM

    You sure she isnt related to Donald Trump. She sounds just like that jerk
    Reply
  • Ryan Wedding February 25, 2026, 4:53 PM

    And these CARICOM leaders just sat there and did nothing. Not even walk out
    Reply
    • Concerned Antiguan February 26, 2026, 10:10 AM

      What a good doze of work this woman is
      Reply
  • Henry February 25, 2026, 5:38 PM

    most miserable creature in caricom
    Reply
  • Rika February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM

    She is just singing to ensure her peoples visas are secured. Gaston Browne needs to do the same
    Reply
  • Apex Jones February 25, 2026, 7:31 PM

    Aunty Kamala suck it to them. They should have known this was coming. The lady looking out for her country
    Reply
  • Jopy February 25, 2026, 8:44 PM

    This woman insulted and belittled these grown men and they lie retardids clapping
    Reply
  • Tromos February 25, 2026, 9:20 PM

    Send her in the white house
    Reply
  • Chuuupz February 26, 2026, 11:01 AM

    The nerve of this lady. Its like she fighten she won
    Reply

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