Patterson: Haiti has potential to drive Caribbean development

P.J. Patterson

The region needs a major thrust forward and while the rebuilding of the new Haiti will create opportunities in virtually all areas, the challenge is for CARICOM investors to take advantage of these opportunities, says P.J. Patterson, CARICOM Special Representative for Haiti, and former  Prime Minister of Jamaica.

Speaking on Wednesday at a conference organized by the Jamaica Stock Exchange on “rebuilding Haiti”, Patterson  noted that Haiti has chosen a path towards development through integration and collaboration with its Caribbean neighbours.

An earthquake wreaked havoc on the population, economy and ecology last year with the loss of lives of more than