A new nationthe British Caribbean Federationwas born in London last week as 16 delegates from the British West Indies signed a list of agreements over disputed points in its draft constitution. After ten years of planning and two weeks of tough, full-time bargaining, the mood of the signing was one of quiet satisfaction rather than jubilation. As he wrote his name, Trinidad's Albert Gomes put the feeling into words: "I am sure this is an excellent constitutionbecause it does not please any of us entirely."
Typical of those not entirely pleased was Jamaica's Chief...
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