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Caribbean Airlines Ltd (CAL) is attempting to take charge of the Caribbean air space as the only Caricom agent with the assets to fly over the skies of the Caribbean region. The American and European airlines have been in the area for some time now but that means the monies earned left the Caribbean region. Now if Trinidad can secure a deal with the Jamaicans then the dollars earned would remain in the hands of Caribbean people - not a bad idea.

This opportunity came about because as a result of a stipulation to disolve the Jamaican air carrier as part of the deal to secure a loan to keep the Jamaican economy in solvency. However, we already know how the Jamaicans feel about the hand of Trinidad reaching out into the Caribbean region. They were upset with the manner in which we dealt with the cement industry and we already know that music and culture have been in contention for some time now. However this is not about Calypso vs Mento or the power house Reggae music this is about our Caribbean people doing for each other and keeping the wealth in the region. It is about time that we put our petty greviences aside and come to terms with the fact that we as so much alike in so many ways. I do hope that both governments of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago can come to a deal that would incorporate both airlines into one stronger company to serve the community of nations regionally and also in the international markets.