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Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has sent “heartfelt thanks” to the outgoing Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Keith Rowley.
Dr Rowley steps down as the nation’s leader, while the chairman of the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM), Stuart Young, will become Prime Minister.
In a statement issued on Sunday evening, Prime Minister Mottley highlighted Dr Rowley’s commitment to regional integration, while wishing him “the very best” in his future endeavours.
I am delighted tonight, as Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Barbados, to offer heartfelt thanks to my brother, the Hon. Dr. Keith Rowley, as he retires from the position of Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago after decades of faithful service to his country and this region.
He has been a faithful steward of the affairs of his country and the region, both as head of government and head of the regional integration body — always forthright, passionate and ready to defend our people as well as our right as Caribbean nations to chart our own destiny by promoting an approach to regional development that is based on mutual respect and collaboration.
At the personal level, I have truly enjoyed interacting with Dr. Rowley where we have had to work closely together in recent years as leaders. I sincerely wish Dr Rowley the very best in whatever he chooses to do as he demits office.”
Zazeannah Walker 
