Bahamas FM urges US to prioritize dialogue over ceremony in Caribbean ties

Bahamian Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell publicly called for a shift in US-Caribbean relations toward continuous dialogue and away from ceremonial engagement, emphasizing shared values, free trade, and predictable policy. The statement signals Caribbean frustration with US attention being episodic, though it is a diplomatic appeal rather than a concrete policy change. It matters as a regional signal ahead of potential US-Caribbean summits or trade negotiations.