Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has already written to President Joe Biden, asking the US to share its surplus of Covid-19 vaccines with the region.

The US on Monday announced that it is prepared to export some 60 million doses to countries in need. 

Dr. Rowley’s letter was sent on March 19th and was sent in his capacity as the sitting Chair of CARICOM.

“President Biden in his response confirmed the United States’ commitment to partnering with COVAX and other multinational institutions to ensure the equitable distribution of vaccines,” a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister read.

It further stated: “On 25 March, 2021 and again on 7 April, 2021 Dr Rowley met with US Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services. One of the key issues discussed at these meetings was the need for the equitable distribution of vaccines.”

See the correspondence by Dr. Rowley and President Biden below: