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PHILIPSBURG:— It is common knowledge that the economies in the Caribbean desperately need diversification. Being dependent for about 70-85% on tourism is insane. It is said that no realistic alternatives have been developed yet as the dilemma is older than V.S.O.P. ripened in an oak barrel. The problem needs attention because it is hotter than a firecracker lit on both ends. Sure, there is a lot of ‘um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay’-talk about it, but there are no meaningful initiatives or results. More of the same, tourism development, is ...