More than 20 Jamaican troops recently arrived in Haiti as part of the security mission.
The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously on Monday to extend for another year the mandate of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti where efforts continue to bring peace and stability to the French-speaking CARICOM country.
As a result of the vote by all 15 members of the Security Council, the security support mission, which is also being assisted by some CARICOM countries, will remain in Haiti until October 2, next year.
But the resolution does not provide a solution to the financial situation where the United States has been the largest contributor to the mission, providing more than $300 million.
While Washington has insisted that it will not be sending military troops to the country, the funds provided are being used in the construction of a base of operations near the international airport in the capital as well as the provision of armoured vehicles, communications equipment and other assistance.
A United Nations trust fund set up for contributions had US$85.3 million in pledges last week, a significant drop in the estimated US$600 million a year Kenya has said is required.
The US ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, said the renewed mandate would "put the country on the path to peace and prosperity" and "sends a strong message to the people of Haiti.
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