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Posted 4/21/2009 3:49:25 PM Post #31
 

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The Summit  of the Americas was held in Trinidad  this past weekend.  Even before the summit many Trinidadians were not too happy because the event was being held there. The government spent millions  trying to get the country ready for the summit.  Many found that the  money would  have been better spent directly on  things that would benefit Trinidad and Tobago citizens. Now that the summit is over. I would love to hear from folks, Did the T&T government  spend too much money on the summit? Was it a waste? or was it worth it?

SO
Posted 4/22/2009 2:52:22 PM Post #35
 

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Were there benefits for the region?
Posted 4/22/2009 3:17:43 PM Post #36
 

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I am not sure what the real and concrete benefits are, I am not certain anything was written in stone at this Summit. What I do know is that Barack Obama is the president of the United States not the president of the world. Him and his administration are simply aligning themselves with the Caribbean so that they can speak on issues that may impact either country and also to establish free trade amongst each other.

I do not think that they had to burn millions of dollars to get that done. On the other hand a major event as such brings in tons and tons of tourists which in turn has pumped money back into the system.. if only for that weekend.

Blessup

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