Why Do Many People in the Caribbean Leave Their Islands

Why Do Many People In The Caribbean Leave Their Islands?

They leave their homelands to maximise opportunities, to develop as persons, to look after their loved ones. This can be simply to find work, to further their education or, sometimes, to join relatives – usually parents or siblings – in what is perceived to be a more prosperous society.Aug 5, 2009

What is a concern for the Caribbean islands?

Caribbean countries are extremely vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters. Extreme weather events are common – the region experienced nine hurricanes at Category 3 and above in 2019-2020, and a record number of named storms in the 2020 hurricane season.

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