The Government of Belize is suing St. Kitts and Nevis, along with Trinidad and Tobago for the importation of sugar outside of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
In a recent sitting of the National Assembly, Minister with responsibility of International Trade, Industry, Commerce, Consumer Affairs and Labour, the Hon. Wendy Phipps, gave a synopsis of the lawsuit:
Minister Phipps explained St. Kitts and Nevis’ current stance on the importation of sugar:
She then reassured the general public that the federal government is dealing with this matter: