Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a message of reassurance to Caribbean people, urging calm, strength and optimism amid heightened regional unease following developments in Venezuela.

In a brief social media post on Thursday, Browne appealed for unity and faith, writing: “Caribbeans – Stay calm, strong, optimistic and resolute, knowing that Jah will guide, provide for and protect us.”

The message comes as political tensions in Venezuela continue to draw regional and international attention, raising concerns across parts of the Caribbean about stability, democracy and the broader geopolitical environment.

Browne did not reference Venezuela directly, nor did he outline any policy position, but the timing of the message suggests an effort to steady public sentiment and reinforce resilience across the region during a period of uncertainty.

Antigua and Barbuda has traditionally supported dialogue, regional solidarity and respect for democratic norms within Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly during moments of political strain affecting neighbouring states.

Browne’s statement aligns with a broader pattern of Caribbean leaders emphasizing calm, unity and measured diplomacy when external developments threaten to unsettle the region.