New Year's Statement from Executive Director, Regional Security System, Rear Admiral Errington Shurland
Executive Director, RSS, Rear Admiral Errington Shurland. As the Regional Security System looks ahead to 2026, we do so with renewed resolve and a clear focus on our core mandate: safeguarding the people, sovereignty, and stability of our eight Member States and the wider Caribbean region. The evolving regional and hemispheric security landscape demands vigilance, adaptability, and strengthened cooperation. In the year ahead, the RSS will continue to prioritise the eradication of illicit drugs and firearms trafficking, recognising these threats as among the most destabilising forces facing our societies. Through enhanced intelligence-sharing, joint operations, and deeper collaboration with regional and international partners, we remain committed to disrupting criminal networks and reducing the flow of illegal weapons and narcotics into and across our region. Equally important is our ongoing commitment to improving the effectiveness and responsiveness of law enforcement services w...