Regional security leaders discuss emerging threats at RSS meeting in St Lucia

The Regional Security System (RSS) Biannual Security Chiefs Meeting was held in St Lucia from October 20–21, 2025, to address evolving regional security challenges and formulating collaborative, actionable strategies in response.
Chief of Defence Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Omar Khan, joined Executive Director of RSS, Rear Admiral Errington Shurland, and security chiefs from RSS member states and regional and international partners for the two-day forum.

Discussions during the event centred on enhancing cooperation in key areas, including the fight against illicit drug trafficking, transnational crime, border security, maritime domain awareness, and disaster response coordination.
The meeting also served as a platform for reviewing ongoing joint initiatives and exploring new opportunities to strengthen operational effectiveness across the region.
Brigadier Khan’s participation reaffirmed the Defence Force’s commitment to regional collaboration in safeguarding the Caribbean’s stability, security, and resilience.
The RSS Biannual Security Chiefs Meeting continues to play a vital role in reinforcing unity among member states and ensuring the region’s security framework remains agile and responsive to both traditional and emerging threats.