Port-of-Spain: People of Caribbean should realise the importance of mega-sports events in which the West Indies is seen by the world as one country, Cricket World Cup 2007 Local Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer Anand Daniel says.

"We have nine sovereign states with their own characteristics, their own legislation, their own terms and conditions for accepting the mega-event. But people should appreciate the world level games give us an opportunity to be seen as one," Daniel said.

About the passage of a legislation to facilitate the staging of the historic event, Daniel said one of the major concerns was how it would impact or impinge on the rights of citizens or businesses.

"It was a common question, the other questions were regarding security, customs and immigration, sharing of passenger information and the CARRICOM Visa," he said.

ICC World Cricket Cup West Indies CEO Chris Dehring said it was not a time for argument but action as a great opportunity to showcase the country's capabilities was ahead.

"We can pick up arguments after it (the world cup) is over. By hosting the Cricket World Cup, we have the chance to showcase our country's and out capabilities to the world in many ways.

"There is so much more than sun and sand to see and experience in the Caribbean," Dehring said.