The Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Sir Hilary Beckles says the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) should use Britain’s exist from the European Union to deepen and strengthen its internal operations and external relations with the wider world.
“CARICOM should use this development in order to deepen and strengthen its internal operations and external relations to the wider world. It’s a moment for CARICOM to come closer together rather than drift apart.
“The region should not be seen as mirroring this mentality of cultural and political insularity, but should reaffirm the importance of regionalism within the global context for the future,” Sir Hilary said.
In a statement, Sir Hilary warned that every aspect of Caribbean life will be adversely affected by the development;” from trade relations to immigration, tourism to financial relations, and cultural engagements to foreign policy”.
Caribbean leaders are still assessing the implication of the vote, noting that it is too early to say what impact it would have on their countries.
