MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) Advisor Laurent Saint-Cyr says while he is grateful for the support his country has received while it grapples with a security crisis, there is need for more.

“I thank the countries that have already contributed personnel to the MSS (multinational security support mission in Haiti) and those offering training in support of our national security force, but we must redouble our efforts. Each sister nation can continue to contribute to the restoration of peace and security in Haiti through training, logistical support, financial assistance and technical support,” Saint-Cyr said Tuesday evening during a media briefing to mark the end of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom).

“We are also counting on you to intensify advocacy with other regional and global partners for increased support toward more rigorous regional cooperation in controlling the illicit growth of arms and ammunition in combating drug trafficking,” added Saint-Cyr.

He said Haiti welcomes investments, including foreign direct investment, to address the structural causes of the country’s insecurity.

“It remains a land of opportunity. We invite our partners to support economic recovery, especially in key sectors such as infrastructure, green economy, innovation, education and training, cultural, tourism and security, particularly in the greater north and greater south,” urged Saint.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to working alongside his colleagues in the TPC toward a successful transition.

During the media briefing, Caricom chair and prime minister of Jamaica Dr Andrew Holness revealed that while Jamaica and Kenya are providing security personnel on the ground, there are other commitments. These include the possibility of humanitarian support from Guyana and Jamaica.

Saint-Cyr also spoke of efforts being made by The Bahamas.

“We need to have some form of security mechanism to ensure that the humanitarian support actually gets to the intended beneficiaries. Presently, the challenge would be a resource challenge — to have enough resources to support full deployment of security,” stated Holness.