The Integration Movement in the region has its genesis in the emancipation of the slaves and the challenges Britain had in managing the former colonies that became no longer economically important!
This was due to high costs and the lower cost to production in different parts of the World, serving as primary producers of primary commodities feeding the industrial and post industrial revolution in Europe.
Thoughts outlined by Grenadian regionalist, Aaron Moses.
He was speaking during a discussion last evening on the profound significance of CARICOM, from Grenada’s unique perspective, out of a situation which triggered the need for collaboration and contemplation of the issue to provide basic amenities for the region’s people.
Moses said insularity played a significant part in the collapse of the Federation, among other things, and took the discussion down memory lane.
This comes with consultation over plans for the renaming of the Botanical Gardens roundabout to the CARICOM Roundabout, as Grenada celebrates its 50th Independence Anniversary.
The dialogue is seen as being crucial in shaping the future of Grenada’s regional collaboration.
