Caricom- A way to financial success for the Caribbean?

There are many who are skeptical of any real progress to be made at the Caricom heads of government conference recently concluded in Montego Bay.  It is easy to see why, as most of the previous grand plans that they have put forward in the past have since still not been implemented.

 However, optimistic soul that I am, I do think that unity among Caribbean nations could result in success.  That being said, there needs to be affirmative action to back up the ‘pretty’ speeches.  They need to start implementing their plans soon so as not to be viewed as a ‘toothless’ lion.  Do you think the Caricom heads of government conference will be effective in finding solutions to the problems affecting the region?

Teri Ann Renee Paisley (gleaner on-line writer)