Pertinence of Caricom in the 21St Century: Some Perspectives

Introduction

The papers in this editor's choice from among the many articles, books and other commentaries that have provided clear and reasoned responses and solutions, to inform and guide our leaders in the creation of a Community for All.

Purpose and Advocacy

The publication posits that the time has come for the citizens of the Caribbean Community to be brought formally into the process that directly affects them and their capacity to live better lives. It advocates the need for them to be informed and educated so that they can better appreciate what benefits Community membership has brought them. Armed with such information they will be better equipped to take increasingly more positive action in their collective interest.