CARICOM Chair issues Statement on St. Kitts-Nevis situation

CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Perry Christie of The Bahamas has said the Caribbean Community is extremely concerned that the results of the preliminary count of Monday’s general elections in St. Kitts and Nevis has not been officially declared, and he has called on the Supervisor of Elections to do so without further delay.

In a Statement issued on Tuesday, the CARICOM Chairman also called on all concerned to fulfil their obligations in the electoral process, respect the will of the people and ensure that the democratic traditions of the Caribbean Community are upheld.

Prime Minister Christie congratulated the people of St. Kitts and Nevis for the peaceful manner in which the voting was conducted, despite some challenges.

See full Statement:  CARICOM Chaman’s Statement on St. Kitts-Nevis situation