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As the region mourns the West Indies cricket team’s early departure from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, it is becoming more apparent that the Caribbean must find smarter ways to work together to advance regional interests in multiple areas, from sports to sustainability.
Caribbean nationals have long excelled on the global stage; however, complacency and a lack of discipline have limited our potential.
As the West Indies team licks its wounds and attempts to craft solutions to reverse these embarrassing results, there are indeed opportunities for the “men in maroon” to return to glory, and for our regional leaders to advance the socioeconomic development of the region.
It will take grit, determination and hard work especially in today’s difficult global economic environment.
On the tourism front we have been buoyed by a refreshing spirit of public and private cooperation witnessed recently during the trifecta of conferences hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA).
Those in leadership responsibility within and without these organizations must surely feel upbeat about the possibilities within the region’s grasp thanks to the healthy relationships that have been forged through the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s now up to our leaders with responsibility in all areas, from science to sports, to pursue a disciplined approach to the business of uplifting the Caribbean people and advancing their interests.
We can do it. But we need to try harder and smarter.
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