The Head of the Economics Department at the University of the West Indies, Dennis Pantin, had this to say after today’s aluminium smelter consultation:
“Let us adopt the Japanese philosophy, which is to say, ‘Let us make haste slowly’.”
Pantin maintained that this is the most logical approach if we are to consider the future of our country, stressing that the most immediate need was to establish a “system of trust”. In the absence of trust, he says, opposing sides will stick to their opinions for the sake of it.
I’ve changed my mind. Let’s call the new national award The Pantin.