Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Dr. Keith Rowley and Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness have agreed to bring to an end the ongoing dispute between both countries concerning immigration.
Relations between the two Caribbean Community (Caricom) member states have been strained over the decision of Port of Spain to deport a number of Jamaicans whom they said would have been a charge on the State for their stay here, having shown no means of sustaining themselves while in the country.
“The Jamaican prime Minister and I agreed that the time has come that this matter be put to bed by the voice of T&T speaking directly to the people of Jamaica. I propose to do so myself,” Rowley told reporters at a press conference on the weekend upon his return from Cuba, where he attended the summit of the Association of Caribbean States.
The stance taken by immigration officials prompted several Jamaicans to call for a boycott of products from Caricom member state.
