Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Quotable Caribbean — Carina Cockburn, Inter-American Development Bank

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“A global youth survey earlier this year found that 57% of young people said they wanted more quality jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities. That tells us that the next generation isn’t just seeking employment but the chance to build something new. The figure resonates with me because it means the next generation doesn’t plan to inherit tourism as is. They want to help redesign it.” — Carina Cockburn, Country Representative, Inter-American Development Bank, Barbados

Darcel Choy
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Darcel Choy is a highly respected media professional with over a decade of experience as a journalist at one of the leading media houses in Trinidad and Tobago. The holder of a BA (Hons) focused in Media and Communications from the University of Greenwich, Darcel is an avid blogger and record collector.

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