Caribbean leaders urged to maintain ethical integrity

Caribbean leaders are being urged to prioritize character and ethical boundaries to avoid scandals that can destroy years of public service. The discussion emphasizes that leadership requires both wisdom and the integrity to resist temptation, such as secret favors, unexplained gifts, or private promises.

Drawing on insights from former four-term Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, the importance of establishing moral tests is highlighted. These include avoiding envy, considering parental accountability, and maintaining awareness of divine oversight. The text also references Nelson Mandela regarding the combination of a good head and heart, and Warren Buffett regarding the fragility of reputation, noting that it can take decades to build but only minutes to ruin.