00589nam a2200121Ia 4500 20260716043349.0 WHARTON, Frank A. Is friendship with Cuba worth it? 1997 Advises Caricom members that, in their quest for Cuba's economic participation, they must first recognise that a deep-rooted, emotionally charged polarisation exists between the US and Cuba. Suggests that a useful undertaking by CARICOM leadership might be diplomatic initiatives to bridge the polarisation between the two countries. 3/7/00 M2LMGR A 45701 45701