How did Errol Barrow contribute to Caribbean regional cooperation?

Errol Barrow, who served as the prime minister of Barbados from 1966 to 1976 and again from 1986 to 1987, was a pivotal figure in advancing Caribbean regional integration.1

In 1968, Barrow helped form the Caribbean Free Trade Association (CARIFTA). This organization served as the foundational predecessor to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which was formally established in 1973 through the Treaty of Chaguaramas. By championing these initiatives, Barrow played a leading role in fostering economic cooperation and regional unity among Caribbean nations.12