Sustainable Use of our Local Products and Natural Resources

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The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) sprang forth with some of its many purposes of subsistence being: to facilitate the fostering of beneficial associations among member states and in doing so, assist in achieving economic growth and development, as well as promoting economic and political integration among member states thereby vastly extending the region’s sphere of influence. Another pertinent motive for the OECS’ existence was to construct universal policies in particular areas such as agriculture, hospitality and tourism. Such policies were designed to encourage the free movement of capital and labour from one state to the next. Nevertheless, a circumspect examination of the OECS member states inadvertently reveals that in spite of our rich combined cultural heritage and abundant natural resources, we as a collective group do not live up to our respective nation’s potential. Or put more clearly, we do not do enough to promote sustainable use of our local products and natural resources thus we are hindering the promotion of self-sufficiency within the region particularly within OECS member states.

The advent of the industrial age brought with it not only a gargantuan and rapid advancement of technology but also a vast wealth of knowledge and information to those willing to utilize it advantageously. The academic potential of Caribbean people has been demonstrated time and again. Whether it is from our Nobel Laureates, numerous graduates from our extremely esteemed educational institution, the University of the West Indies, or the continued success of our secondary school students, one cannot deny our collective intelligence. However, it is insidious to assume that Caribbean people only excel in academics for...

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...eduction in carbon dioxide levels which are caused by the Caribbean’s reliance on oil.

In conclusion, resources contained within the OECS member states are woefully underutilised which not only leads to economic wastage but also decreases the regions sphere of influence in the global arena. We as the Caribbean people, have proven many centuries before that while many believed us to be far too inferior in capacities to undertake revolutionary feats; we however have proved them wrong. Time and again the Caribbean has proven its worth in all facets of life and is now a force to be reckoned with in the global arena. We can still compete with our world superpower counterparts but only by fully utilising all our resources. Given the scope and sheer tenacity of the efforts of the Caribbean people all indications point towards a brighter future for our beloved region.

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