tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27722528.post-1159452717670237242006-09-28T15:07:00.000+01:002006-09-28T15:11:57.673+01:00The outgoing US Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean , Mary Kramer, recently commented that next year’s World Cup Cricket, although seen by some as a threat to Caribbean economies in some quarters is an investment for the future. She stated:<br /><br />“Although the returns might not come immediately, the opportunities to have a fabulous event that is going to be seen by millions around the world, is going to result in an infrastructure that creates a legacy for future events, and future business opportunities should not be missed.”<br /><br />These political/economic issues are often missed by fans. But for the locals a positive legacy of such tournaments is imperative - just look at the keen interest that is surrounding the <a href="http://www.visitolympics.co.uk" target="_blank">London 2012 Olympics</a>.getvisiblenoreply@blogger.com