Recent Online Report and OAS Considerations
Recently, an unfounded online report emerged coinciding with the OAS Permanent Council's consideration of a waiver for Chet Neymour, the Bahamian diplomat poised to serve as Chief of Staff under the new Secretary General.
Source and Allegations
The source, based in Guatemala—perceived as an instrument of U.S. interests—criticized OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin, the first CARICOM national to hold the position from Suriname. The article alleged that Ambassador Neymour was under investigation for misconduct, a claim swiftly denied by the OAS. The Bahamian government publicly expressed support for both Neymour and Ramdin.
Reactions and Behind-the-Scenes Politics
Antiguan Ambassador Sir Ronald Saunders dismissed the report as baseless. Behind the scenes, some observers suggest that opposition from the U.S. and Canada aims to diminish the influence of CARICOM nations within the OAS. They are reportedly pushing for a new role of Executive Director, which would curtail the Secretary General's authority. Due to resistance from the CARICOM bloc, a covert campaign appears to be underway, though its truthfu...