Uniting with St. Vincent and Grenada (Dr. Ghany, Nov 2004)

"There are clear economic issues that must be addressed in relation to the single market and economy, the law of the sea (inclusive of the existing dispute between T&T and Barbados) and the new exclusive economic zone that would emerge, the Caribbean Court of Justice and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, the oil and gas economy in relation to Venezuela, tourism development and investment opportunities, etc.The proposal is a most interesting one which could give real meaning to the lip service of regional unity. However, the ultimate challenge will lie in whether the people of all three countries want to go along with the measure.The task of leading will fall to the politicians who will have to demonstrate statesmanship in convincing almost everyone about the viability of their proposal."