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Premier Mark Brantley, the Opposition Leader of St. Kitts and Nevis, was notably absent from the recent OECS/Caribbean Opposition Leaders Forum held in St. Lucia. The forum, attended by seven opposition leaders from across the Caribbean, aimed to establish a platform for collaboration and to enhance awareness of the constitutional responsibilities of opposition leaders.

The meeting underscored the significance of opposition leadership roles in parliamentary democracies and emphasized the need for sharing best practices among opposition parties in the region. Discussions centered on strengthening the effectiveness of oppositions in various Caribbean countries and developing a framework for closer collaboration.

Among the attendees were notable figures such as Hon. Allen Chastanet of St. Lucia, Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell of Grenada, Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and others. The leaders agreed on the importance of the forum and committed to inviting additional opposition leaders to formalize a regional platform for collaboration at future meetings.

The absence of Premier Brantley raises questions about the extent of St. Kitts and Nevis’s involvement in regional opposition initiatives and the potential impact on regional cooperation efforts.