But he was indicted soon after the Commonwealth meeting and then arrested after allegations he had attempted to intimidate the main witnesses.

Speaking alongside May at the Commonwealth meeting, Holness hoped for the "speedy implementation" of the government's proposals to fix the crisis.

Circumstances have driven the timing and venue of this year's Commonwealth meeting in London which was earlier due to be hosted in Vanuatu.

Pressed about Cameron's stance on Sri Lanka, his official spokesman said nothing would be "off the table" at the Commonwealth meeting.

The island nation, a British colony until 1964, is also chairing Commonwealth meetings.