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Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says United States-Caribbean cooperation must deliver practical benefits for people, including affordable electricity, jobs, safer communities and timely disaster assistance.Speaking at the United States-Caribbean Dialogue in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, as both Saint Lucia’s leader and chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Pierre called for a more strategic partnership built on regular dialogue and practical outcomes.