The Diaspora Debate

[evanovitch]

The Diaspora Debate


People in the diaspora make up a huge share of the region's tourists


Thousands of people of Caribbean origin live outside the region, <span style="font-weight: bold">by some estimates about two-thirds</span>.
Many return regularly to visit making them a key tourist market.

They also contribute to regional economies through remittances, a major source of revenue for the region.

Some in the diaspora want more of a say - and more involvement - in what happens 'back home'.

<span style="font-weight: bold">But, how much of a say should that be?</span>

<span style="font-style: italic">How engaged are the Caribbean and its diaspora?</span>

<span style="font-style: italic">Is it about more than sending money back home?</span>

[Dr.Dudd]

Re: The Diaspora Debate

I am totally ignorant of the desires of the Caribbean diaspora?
Who are they? and how are their wishes and desires related to Jamaican diaspora?

Is there a single government body that affect their interaction to their 'homeland'??
Why is it that whenever thi so-called Caribbean always come up when they want to use Jamaicans for their benefit?
and at all other times they are quick to show their distance from Any thing Jamaican?
What them looking now??

[Marilyn]

Re: The Diaspora Debate

Question:

Is it true that Maroons who do not live in Jamaica have a vote in Maroon elections even though they are Farrin? I'm asking because it seems that if so, they might have a handle on this issue.