06/07/2023
The first-ever Model CARICOM would have been introduced on July 5th, 2023. This innovation was once just a collective idea of the co-founders of the club, Caysia Cambridge, Ronuko Caulder and Jiali Davis. The plan was to replicate the well-known Model UN but with instead a Caribbean-centric focus. The Model CARICOM's objectives are to improve the policies of CARICOM member states, demonstrate to leaders how these improved policies might be better suited for the region, and shed light on how the region might utilize its many resources to develop a stronger and more prosperous region that would be beneficial to all.
Sadly, as with many innovations, there will be setbacks and not everything will work out as expected. An invited school wouldโve dropped out at a late notice. Nevertheless, Model CARICOM was a success and participants wouldโve had enjoyed participating in the activity and stated that they look forward to participating in another one, thus there are plans to have the next one before the end of the year.
Of the long list of planned participating countries, only 4 were present at the roll call and these are as follows:
โข Bahamas - Shania Gordon and Victoryne Mohabir
โข Haiti - Michael Brutus and Kyra Adams
โข Jamaica - Leshauntรฉ Berkeley and David Sugrim
โข St. Lucia - Akeriah Hinds and Racheal Chesney
Question: How can CARICOM countries enhance the education system and extracurricular organizations to maximize student development while minimizing brain drain?
In response to the question, a representative from each of the four nations described their strategy or the current system used in their country. After that, they had time to prepare a refutation in which they would have discussed the deficiencies of the other countries' proposal and further explained why theirs is the superior one. Minutes before each representative would have cast their votes using a secret ballot, they were granted time to hold an unmoderated caucus.
According to the results of the secret ballot, The Bahamas received two votes, while Haiti and Jamaica tied for three votes. There was seen as no need for a draw breaker since Haiti and Jamaica's approach can succeed jointly, therefore the country representatives would have shaken hands on winning.
