CARICOM Backs Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett for UN Secretary-General

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has reaffirmed its support for Guyana’s Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett as the next United Nations secretary-general. During its October 23, 2026, intersessional meeting, regional leaders highlighted her two decades of diplomatic experience and consensus-building record amid growing calls for institutional reform.

CARICOM’s endorsement aligns with a recent push by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) for equitable geographical representation. The bloc argues that regional rotation is a vital safeguard for small states, asserting that Latin America and the Caribbean are now due to lead the organization.

Should her candidacy succeed, Rodrigues-Birkett’s appointment would mark a historic milestone, placing a woman from the Caribbean at the helm of the UN.