Regional Security System

  Regional Security System Message for World Maritime Day 2026 “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence” Statement from Regional Maritime Officer, RSS, Lieutenant Commander Rolerick Sobers. T he Regional Security System Headquarters joins the international maritime community in celebrating World Maritime Day. For us in the Caribbean, the maritime domain is not simply the space that surrounds our islands . I t connects our nations, supports our economies and livelihoods while facilitating trade and tourism, and is fundamental to our collective security. We recognis e the importance of safe and secure seas and inland waterways, the highways of commercial and recreational maritime traffic in our cultural and historic spaces. At the same time, we continue to promote awareness for the health of the marine environment while embracing the adoption of the international conventions and rules of law, and industry best practices. T he vast area of the Carib...

First Officer, Lieutenant Jalee Joseph interacting with aviation students. (Photo courtesy Barbados  Aircraft and Aviation Services Company. ) The Regional Security System (RSS) continues to champion efforts to encourage young people to pursue careers in aviation, providing aspiring aviation professionals with opportunities for practical exposure to the industry. Twenty aviation students had the opportunity to tour the RSS Air Wing as part of the Introduction to Aviation Summer School 2026, held from August 24 to 28. During their visit, the students were exposed to various areas of aviation, including aircraft engineering, aeronautics and drone operations, while gaining valuable insight from experienced aviation professionals. Aircraft Captain Christopher Francis encouraged the young participants to ensure that their current fields of study align with the careers they ultimately wish to pursue. The students were also encouraged to engage with professionals already working in the av...

  The Regional Security System Asset Recovery Unit (RSS ARU), in collaboration with Asset Reality Inc., continues to strengthen the capacity of RSS Member States in the safe seizure, transfer and management of virtual assets through the Virtual Asset Transfer Fundamentals (VATF) Certification Course. The first cohort participated in the virtual training from 25–27 August 2026, with seven (7) participants successfully completing the course. The VATF Certification is specifically designed for professionals involved in the seizure and management of crypto assets. The course provides participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to safely conduct, verify, document and manage virtual asset transactions in accordance with established procedures and best practices. During the three-day programme, participants we re introduced to key areas including: fundamentals of virtual assets and how they operate; creation, management and security of virtual ...

                                                                                                                                        St. George's, Grenada — The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) proudly welcomed 46 new police officers into its ranks during a Passing Out Parade for Recruit Course #49.  Held at Camp Salines, Point Salines, St. George's, under the theme Bridging Communities and Building Trust, the newly minted officers marched proudly across the parade ground before an audience of distinguished guests, including Governor-General of Grenada Her Excellency Dame Cécile La Grenade, Prim...