It could be hoped that we might see better growth in Japan than we have seen in recent times. We could also hope for the same from Europe. Better balanced growth ordinarily would be a recipe for less variability in exchange rates and capital flows among the major countries, although such a conclusion would depend on currency alignments being about right to begin with.
We are therefore very proud to see that as it marks its own milestone anniversary, it has become a symbol of excellence in this area, and that this awards ceremony is seen, to quote two-time winner Linda Deane, as Barbados' "literary Grammys or Oscars."