KINGSTON, Jamaica - FOR years nationals of the 15-nation Caribbean Community (Caricom) have complained of the discrimination they've experienced at the border controls of each other's countries. This discrimination has ranged in many cases from extensive questioning before being allowed entry for a limited period, to arbitrary refusal of entry and immediate expulsion.
This unpleasant treatment has galled Caricom nationals, causing them to question the benefits of being part of the organisation which was set up by treaty, and which stipulates the obligations of its member states with regard to the freedom of movement of their citizens.