The regional integration movement has become stronger as a result of the relations between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Cuba.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the fourth CARICOM-Cuba Summit in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the host prime minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, said the summit was proof that the vision of the founding fathers who went to Cuba in 1972 had been fulfilled.
Persad-Bissessar said it was the vision of a Caribbean civilisation encompassing Cuba that motivated the four leaders to lift Cuba from the “indignity of isolation”.
This story warms my heart. Three weeks ago, the students in my International Taxation class staged a symposium entitled “The Future of the International Taxation Regime.” A member of the audience had this question: “Why isn’t Cuba a member of CARICOM?” I’ll forward this news story to the class members; I believe it begins to answer the question asked. Thanks for posting it, Mr. Editor.
Since after saying that Trinidad & Tobago is not the credit card of the Caribbean, this may be her redemptive speech. I support these sentiments. Cuba is part of the Caribbean Community and must be embraced as such.