He recognized, as a committed regionalist, that the sustainable solution for the small states and coastal communities in the Caribbean is based on “unity is strength”. He gave his full support to the the UN Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of SIDS which was held in Barbados 1994, resulting in the Barbados Programme of Action.
Guyana has settled down to business with President Ali making policy statements that will change the way things have been done in the past by both major political parties. A new day has dawned for the people of Guyana, it is now up to the people to ensure that the manifesto promises and other recommendations are carried out. The opposition and the media must get to work to ensure that our democracy stays alive and well.
Saint Lucia today:
Things have been quiet during the past week. Saint Lucia remains COVID 19 Death Free. The airlines are making their schedule flights and everything seems to be going fine with the limited opening up of the tourism sector.
Workers for the most part in the private sector are going about their business; however, job losses continue to be of concern as companies continue to close, and downsize. With reduced revenue, businesses are under pressure to survive. In the meantime, there has been activity in the construction sector.
Politics in the USA and the Region:
What can I say? This week I will be mute on politics and maybe for a few weeks, unless my audience demands of me otherwise.