The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) announced Mohamed Irfaan Ali as Acting President at a press conference following the meeting, saying. We note the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.” On Monday, March 11, 2024, Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced via videoconference from Puerto Rico, where he is still blocked, that he had agreed to step down from his position.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was in Jamaica, received a phone confirmation from Ariel Henry announcing his resignation.
Declaring that he was pleased to provide “a transitional governance agreement paving the way for a peaceful transition of power, continuity of governance, a short-term security action plan and free and fair elections,” Mohamed Irfaan Ali expressed his happiness.