Kingston, Jamaica — 26 February 2026
A United States congressman has warned that Jamaica could face “consequences” after the Prime Minister expressed solidarity with Cuba amid worsening economic and energy pressures on the island, highlighting how geopolitical tensions may ripple across the Caribbean, including Jamaica’s housing and development stability.
The comments were made on Wednesday after the Prime Minister, speaking at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Caricom Heads of Government, urged regional leaders to “speak plainly” about the humanitarian and economic challenges unfolding in Cuba. He cautioned that prolonged instability there could affect migration, security, and economic stability across the region, including Jamaica.
In response, a US congressman criticised the statement publicly and suggested diplomatic repercussions. The exchange comes against the backdrop of recent shifts in US policy toward energy exports affecting Cuba, and a broader period of regional u…
