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Friday 5 June 2020
The Caribbean can bring fresh ideas to the world

By ir. Damien Richardson the agricultural industry. The main
question is, what’s next?
PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN — Ac-
tions speak louder than words. It is A flourishing community
pivotal to use Caribbean data as a The Caribbean region has the po-
new communication tool to let lei- tential for living in a ‘human-threat-
sure and opportunities lead to new free’ community, which is resistant
regional ventures. The Caribbean to natural disasters. Being able to
should begin executing a regional meet this challenge will be a final
vision and encourage the diaspora support that will encourage the
to collaborate and invest in a joint people of the Caribbean to feel
vision. safe. They can enjoy a healthy
Caribbean-based work career
A united vision can be expressed to adequately provide for one’s the capacity of the region looks while being home and being able
in three key aspects. Firstly, it is a family. Another issue is the ability like. In the key industries, it will help to properly explore and innovate
privilege and benefit to enjoy be- to have more freedom to define structure a true social and market many of the necessary develop-
ing home in the Caribbean. Sec- daily activities and find a balance support expression. It will provide ments that will be needed for this
ondly, taking comfort in the fact between work and leisure. And fi- the region with the ability to ob- new Caribbean condition.
that there are ample opportunities nally, being able to actually enjoy serve patterns, encourage innova- The Caribbean will benefit once
available to live and grow these the Caribbean experience know- tion and help young and mature it identifies a formal structure that
cultural advancements and attri- ing that it is the envy of the rest of entrepreneurs develop new strat- embraces a new and innovative
butes in a sustainable and quali- the world. Being exposed, having egies. Understanding the connec- vision. For instance, strengthening
tative manner. Ultimately, having the flexibility, and the rare treat to tive industries will require a cultur- its position in the regional yacht-
the confidence that people can reach out and touch each island al curve. It will also initiate a new ing industry by developing super
live in a ‘human threat free’ com- in the region is a great excitement. ‘technical language’ with terms yacht maintenance and service
munity, where there are no worries So is the ability to travel to any de- like Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0. centers and niche supplies. It is
about natural threats and the dis- sired international destination from Industry 4.0. Simply stated, it refers also essential to have a better un-
turbance to our state of normalcy. the Caribbean. Understanding the to the use of technology in every derstanding of the fishing and pro-
Caribbean context can be used aspect of our industrial manufac- duce industries. A necessary level
The joy of being home as a positive motivation to inspire turing processes. While Society 5.0 of clarity and flexibility exists within
The stress-free environment of the and recognize the value of what it speaks to the condition of technol- the context of the many chang-
Caribbean is a key asset that distin- means ‘to be home in the Carib- ogy being incorporated into every ing industries. The fast pace that
guishes the Caribbean from many bean’. aspect of social life, meaning peo- technology is causing our global
other areas of the world. It is impor- ple living in smart societies. community to change from day
tant for Caribbeans, whether living Plentiful opportunities to day, as the South Korean saying
in the region or in the diaspora, to There are enough opportunities The Caribbean is potentially the goes “Pali-Pali”, quick and quicker.
know that it is a joy being home available in the Caribbean that al- ideal place for all forms of individ- The timeframe of change is rapid.
in the Caribbean. The evolution low the Caribbean citizens to live in ual, family, and business leisure ac- It becomes even more necessary
of the idea to take off your shoes a sustainable and qualitative man- tivities. The majority of the islands to define niche markets and to fa-
and have relaxed moments, can ner. The Caribbean region should in the Caribbean are still looking cilitate relearning programs. These
be considered the corner stone; know what each island has to offer to tourism as their main economic are necessary to help innovate al-
the hall mark of the Caribbean ex- and provide a true analytical mea- pillar. However, over the last de- ternative products and strategies
perience. Most locals in the region sure to help individual businesses cades more and more alternative for the Caribbean region going
take this for granted. and young ventures. It will recog- economic alternatives for stability forward. The Caribbean is ready to
There are several key issues that nize that their added value plays have begun to evolve and ma- define its foundation and become
one can focus on. For one, structur- an essential role and is a privilege. ture. Some of the industries of note a region that will help bring fresh
ing the ability to merge the feeling Developing connected industry are the music industry, the fashion ideas to the world and open new
or experience of being at home data centers for the Caribbean will industry, the sports industry, the cu- avenues for diverse opportunities
in the Caribbean with the ability enable to profile regionally what linary industry, and in certain areas and innovative ventures.q
Royal Netherlands Navy ship HNLMS Karel Doorman to return to

the Netherlands following COVID relief in the Caribbean

been in the region from 24 large-scale outbreak of Now that the spread of
April, providing support to the virus on the islands. COVID-19 on the islands is
the local civil authorities in Having the navy ship in the under control, there is no
the fight against COVID-19. area provided the Dutch longer a need for the ship’s
This support has now come Caribbean with access to presence in the region.
to an end as the coronavirus versatile and immediately HNLMS Karel Doorman is
outbreak on the islands is deployable capabilities to scheduled to arrive back
sufficiently under control. assist in the corona crisis, in its home port on 26 June.
as soon as the situation The Netherlands Ministry
HNLMS Karel Doorman so required. The actual of Defense continues to
arrived in St. Maarten on contribution of the navy support the civil authorities
24 April to support the ship and its units took the in the region with the units
local authorities in the fight form of support in terms of stationed in the Caribbean.
against coronavirus, as transport, maritime border This support includes
PHILIPSBURG, ST. MAARTEN Caribbean for its home part of Operation Carib control and public order medical support, transport
— HNLMS Karel Doorman port in the Netherlands on Support. At the time there measures. of food supplies and
is set to depart from the 15 June. The navy ship has were concerns about a maritime border control.q