ST. JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda — Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers has returned to Antigua and Barbuda following his participation in the Regional Security System (RSS) Chiefs of Security Meeting in St. Lucia. According to Antigua News Room, this marks his first regional engagement since assuming office as Commissioner of Police.
Commissioner Jeffers departed on Tuesday, March 24, to attend the two-day meeting, convened from March 25 to 26, 2026. Acting Commissioner of Police for St. Lucia, Ronald Phillip, chaired the proceedings.
Senior security officials from across the region participated in the deliberations, joined by representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, CARICOM IMPACS, and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). Presentations covered several critical areas of regional security cooperation.
Discussions focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness, advancing the RSS Logistics Hub under the Regional Maritime Sustainment Initiative, and developing strategies to reposition the region's disaster management framework.
Additional agenda items included the implementation of the Justice Protection Act, the integration of Artificial Intelligence in law enforcement operations, and emerging concerns related to regional energy security. Directors at RSS Headquarters also provided updates on ongoing initiatives and operational priorities.
Commissioner Jeffers expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage in the high-level discussions, noting that the meeting facilitated meaningful collaboration and an exchange of ideas that will benefit both the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda and the broader national security framework.
Commissioner Jeffers returned to Antigua and Barbuda on Friday, March 27, 2026. During his absence, Deputy Commissioner of Police Louisa Benjamin-Quashie served as Acting Commissioner of Police.
