Allow me to join with the Secretary General of CARICOM in thanking the Government of the Republic of Suriname for its graciousness in being excellent host to this the Eighth Meeting of the CARICOM
Ms. Grace Talma, Chairperson; Hon. Hazel Manning, Minister of Local Government of Trinidad and Tobago; Members of the Media Distinguished Members of Civil Society
This Conference is most timely and its theme is appropriately expressive of the daunting prospects facing the Caribbean as it confronts several challenges and prepares for the epic Fifth Summit of