The Community Council received an update from the Foreign Minister of Guyana regarding developments in relation to the prorogation of the Parliament of Guyana.  Ministers recalled that the Government of Guyana had formally advised the Caribbean Community regarding the prorogation and the reason for this course of action.

In her update, the Foreign Minister advised of the imminent announcement of elections by the President of Guyana.

Ministers were satisfied that the prorogation of Parliament was in keeping with the provisions of the Guyana Constitution and did not constitute a breach of the Commonwealth Charter.

Ministers also underscored the need for the respect of diplomatic proprieties and for adherence to the principles of non interference in the domestic affairs of Member States.

Editor’s Note:

The Community Council of Ministers, the second highest organ of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), held its 35th meeting on Friday 16 January 2015 at the CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana.