2026-02-07

Fils-Aime now wields executive power alone without institutional checks or oversight body required under April 2024 Agreement CARICOM framework confirms governance through Council of Ministers with Prime Minister as chair and sole political authority Rival Presidential College proposed by dissenting CPT members lacks international recognition and appears stillborn U.S. backing of Fils-Aime proved decisive in keeping him in office despite majority CPT vote to dismiss him Transition occurred without violence or major security incident representing best-case scenario for institutional continuity Accountability vacuum creates risk for governance legitimacy and donor confidence going forward