Bahamas PM warns crime and political agendas can hinder growth

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Jun 25, 2013

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The prime minister of this archipelago of islands warns that crime, poor planning and the politicization of development agendas threatens the future viability of Caribbean economies.
Addressing a gathering of leaders from the public and private sectors around the region, Perry Christie said it is important for the people of the Caribbean to “constantly work on exploiting or taking advantage of what makes us unique and different.”
He warned, however that crime remains a troublesome issue to solve.

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