Concerns over trade imbalances, particularly with Trinidad and Tobago, are foremost on the lips of CARICOM leaders attending their annual summit in St Lucia.
Yesterday the twin-island republic’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar responded to issues raised by both Barbados and Jamaica.
But before they got down to business, the leaders found time for some light banter.
Here, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller (left) and Persad-Bissessar having a hearty laugh with Barbados’ Prime Minister Freundel Stuart.