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Provisional Conference
Agenda
MONTEGO BAY CONVENTION CENTRE
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
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Welcome Reception
[Hyatt Ziva Poolside]
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015
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Opening Ceremony
Welcome – Milton Samuda - Chairman, JAMPRO
Opening Remarks:
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Mr. Jacques Nyssen – Head, Structured Export Finance Hub, Commerzbank AG
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Representative from the Inter-American Development Bank (TBC)
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Mrs. Anabel Gonzalez – Senior Director, Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice, World Bank Group
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Hon. G. Anthony Hylton, MP – Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce
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Keynote Address: Most. Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica
Closing Remarks – Mr. William Mahfood – President, Private Sector Organization of Jamaica
Chair: Ms. Diane Edwards - President, JAMPRO
Plenary Session: Managing Jamaica’s Economic Future – the Outlook for Investment
Jamaica continues on a path towards economic growth and prosperity. The country is in good standing with key lending and
multilateral institutions having reshaped its economy to meet the approval of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Key
macro-economic variables are trending in the right direction, with inflation and interest rates are trending downwards,
whilst Foreign Direct Investments and the NIR trend upwards. Listen to Jamaica’s plans as it continues to manage its fiscal
space and incentive landscape, and hear the private sector’s perspective on opportunities for doing business in Jamaica!
Speakers:
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Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, MP – Minister of Finance and Planning
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Ms. Diane Edwards - President, JAMPRO
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Mr. Richard Byles - Co-Chairman, Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC)
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Dr. Alejandro Werner - Director of the Western Hemisphere Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Chair: Mr. Brian Wynter, Governor, Bank of Jamaica
Q&A
11:15 am – 11:45 am
COFFEE BREAK
11:45am
The Vistaprint Experience: A Conversation with Jon Habeski - Global Senior Vice President, Service and Design
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Hosted by Mr. Al Edwards – Group Executive Editor, Loop Jamaica
Join a conversation with Jon Habeski - Global Senior Vice President, Service and Design, as he shares his knowledge and
experience of business in Jamaica, through Vistaprint which has outsourced key capabilities to Jamaica and has continually
expanded its operations locally. Vistaprint is a recognized global supplier of printed and promotional material and
marketing services and its investment in Jamaica has contributed to its global success.
Q&A
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Sponsored Luncheon Discussion
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Bruce Bowen - Senior Vice President, International Banking, Caribbean Region, Scotiabank
(Conference Attendees Only)
Jamaica’s Homegrown Multinationals: The Experience of …
Sandals Resorts International
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Mr. Adam Stewart – CEO, Sandals Resorts International
GraceKennedy Ltd.
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Mr. Don Wehby - Group Chief Executive Officer, GraceKennedy Ltd
Jamaica Producers Group Ltd.
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Mr. Jeffrey Hall - Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Producers Group Ltd.
Join this enlightening conversation with three companies that started in Jamaica to become multinationals and global
brands.
Hosted by Mr. Al Edwards – Group Executive Editor, Loop Jamaica
Q&A
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Plenary Session: Jamaica’s Talent Pool
Innovation and inventiveness are the hallmark of the Jamaican people whose rich culture and heritage are testament to
their innate resilience and creativity. Jamaica boasts a cadre of certified professionals in a range of industries with experts
achieving the highest level of certification in their respective fields. The country’s prowess and specialisation in a number of
areas enables Jamaica to target niche markets across a wide range of industries including Business Process Outsourcing,
tourism and agro-processing. Hear from experts on Jamaica’s human capital as this, coupled with our close proximity to
major markets such as North America, Central & South America, provides the country with the potential to become a major
hub of industry and commerce.
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Speakers:
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Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, MP – Minister of Education
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Prof. Alvin Wint - Professor of International Business and Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor (External Relations),
University of the West Indies
Chair: Hon. Sharon Ffolkes Abrahams, MP –Minister of State, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
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Concurrent Session: Expanding
Jamaica’s Tourism Footprint
Concurrent Session: Jamaica - The
Nearshore BPO Alternative at
Offshore Rates
Concurrent Session: Building a
Logistics-Centred Economy Opportunities for Investment
Globally
recognised
for
its
outstanding tourism product, Jamaica
is home to award-winning indigenous
hotels
and
as
well
as
top
international
chains.
With
breathtakingly beautiful scenery,
luxury
surroundings
and
warm
hospitality, Jamaica presents the
opportunity to add greater distinction
to global brands. Available land and
hotel properties across the island are
ideally
suited
for
luxury
developments
and
marquis
attractions
presenting
exciting
possibilities for investors. Join this
session to understand:
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Jamaica’s tourism product and
plans for industry expansion
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The enabling environment to
support tourism developments
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Case examples of firms
operating within Jamaica’s
tourism industry
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Available opportunities for
investment in the industry
Jamaica has a demonstrated track
record in Business Process Outsourcing
(BPO) with 4 of the top 10 BPO
companies having a presence locally.
Jamaica
possesses
impressive
credentials in this industry which is
underpinned
by
cutting-edge
telecommunications infrastructure, a
talented English-speaking labour pool
and close proximity to the Americas.
Participate in this session to confirm
your decision to make Jamaica the
home of your next outsourcing
operation. This session will:
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Provide
an
overview
of
Jamaica’s BPO industry
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Highlight the commitment of the
Government of Jamaica to the
sector
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Outline Jamaica’s “Nearshore
Advantage at Offshore Rates”
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Feature
testimonials
from
leading experts and existing
investors
Speakers:
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Hon. Dr. K. Wykeham McNeill,
MP – Minister of Tourism and
Entertainment
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Mr. Mike Drakulich - Managing
Director and Co-Founder, Mystic
Mountain Jamaica Ltd.
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Mr. Stephen Hunter – CEO,
SUNWING Travel Group (TBC)
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Ms. Diane Edwards - President,
JAMPRO
Speakers:
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Hon. Phillip Paulwell, MP –
Minister of Science, Technology,
Energy and Mining
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Mr. Yoni Epstein – President,
Business Process Industry
Association of Jamaica
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Ms. Odetta Rockhead - Country
Head, Jamaica/Associate Vice
President, Sutherland Global
Services
Jamaica has long been viewed as a major
regional trans-shipment hub with a
strategic natural harbor and advanced
port capabilities. With new legislation
being
developed,
modernised
infrastructure being implemented and a
myriad of opportunities available for
investment, Jamaica is fast becoming a
logistics-centred economy. Having moved
up 50 places on the Logistics Performance
Index due to reforms implemented, the
country is working to enhance its logistics
capabilities to advance the entire
economy. This session will provide:
-­‐ An overview of the Jamaica Logistics
Hub Initiative
-­‐ Information on new legislation being
developed
including
the
SEZ
framework
-­‐ Updates on latest infrastructural
developments
&
technological
capabilities
(PCS/ASYCUDA,
port
dredging, etc.)
-­‐ Packaged
Logistics
Infrastructure
Projects - Specific opportunities
available for investment in the
Jamaica Logistics Hub Initiative –
ports
(trans-shipment
and
commodity), airports, bunkering, dry
dock etc.)
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Speakers:
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Hon. G. Anthony Hylton, MP –
Minister of Industry, Investment and
Commerce
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Mrs. Patricia Francis – Chair, Special
Economic Zone Policy Steering
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Chair: Mr. Paul Pennicook, Director,
Jamaica Tourist Board
Ms. Heather Smith – Vice
President, Delivery
Transformation, Xerox Corporation
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Chair: Mr. Claude Duncan, Vice
President, Investment Promotions,
JAMPRO
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Committee
Professor the Hon. Gordon Shirley,
OJ – Chairman & CEO, The Port
Authority of Jamaica
Mr. Grantley Stephenson - Chief
Executive Director, Kingston Wharves
Ltd.
Chair: Dr. Fritz Pinnock, JP, Executive
Director, Caribbean Maritime Institute
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Concurrent Ministerial Meetings (Pre-Scheduled)
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Cocktail Reception
[Montego Bay Convention Centre, Block D]
Conference Attendees Only
Thursday, March 12, 2015
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Investing in Jamaica: A Conversation with Stefano Saccardi of Gruppo Campari
Hosted by Mr. Al Edwards – Group Executive Editor, Loop Jamaica
Join a conversation with Stefano Saccardi as he shares his knowledge and Gruppo Campari’s experience of investing in
Jamaica’s manufacturing industry. Gruppo Campari is a major player in the global beverage sector and the sixth largest
player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. The Group’s international renowned brands include Appleton, Aperol,
Campari, Cinzano, SKYY and Wild Turkey.
Q&A
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Plenary Session: Financing Your Project
Discover why Jamaica continues to be a prime investment destination for some of the world’s leading corporations. Investorfriendly and home to a variety of commercial and merchant banks, building societies and Government funded programmes,
Jamaica has a range of financing options across several sectors for investment projects. The country has also developed
robust partnerships with local and international investors and is in the process of finalising a venture capital programme that
will provide even greater opportunities for project financing. Join this session to garner information on available financing
options including public-private partnerships.
Speakers:
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Mr. Milverton Reynolds - Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica
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Mr. Shinji Yamamoto - Chief Investment Officer, Global Infrastructure Department, International Finance Corporation
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Mrs. Therese Turner Jones - Country Representative in Jamaica, Inter-American Development Bank
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Mrs. Jacqueline Sharpe - President and Chief Executive Officer, Scotiabank Jamaica
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Mrs. Marlene Street Forrest – Manager, Jamaica Stock Exchange
Chair: Mrs. Maureen Hayden-Cater, President, Jamaica Bankers Association
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COFFEE BREAK
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Concurrent Session: The Outlook for
Investment in Caribbean Tourism
The Caribbean has developed a brand
that is synonymous with tourism and
the Region is returning to sustained
growth in the industry, with all
countries expecting tourist arrivals to
increase in 2015 and 2016. But what do
the experts say about the future for
Caribbean tourism? What is driving the
demand for Caribbean vacations? Are
these trends sustainable? This session
will provide:
-­‐ An outlook for tourism investment
in the Caribbean
-­‐ Products
and
concepts
being
explored in the Region
-­‐ Case examples of firms operating
within the Regional tourism industry
Speakers:
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Mr. Parris Jordan – Managing
Director, HVS Caribbean
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Ms. Lindsay Culbreath - Senior
Director of Business Development
& Marketing, STR Analytics
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Mr. Martyn Bould – Chairman,
Rider Levett Bucknall (Caribbean)
Ltd.
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Mr. John Byles – Director,
Chukka Caribbean Adventure
Tours
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Mr. Fernando Mulet – Vice
President, Development, Playa
Hotels & Resorts
Chair: Mr. Michael McMorris –
Principal/CEO, KRONOS Ltd.
Concurrent Session: ICT/BPO:
Jamaica’s Labour Market Outlook and
Capabilities
Concurrent Session: Jamaica - The
Jurisdiction of Choice for
International Financial Services
Jamaica
has
embarked
on
an
integrated, multi-disciplinary approach
to building labour capacity and
competence to support the ICT/BPO
industry in order to advance through
the full spectrum of ICT/BPO human
resource capacity and competence.
Having begun with data entry, Jamaica
now offers a talented and certified
pool of graphic artists, web site
designers,
software
developers,
accounting
professionals,
human
resource professionals, customer care
experts, among others. Put your
winning team in place by garnering
information on:
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Jamaica’s labour market and
outlook
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The educational system in Jamaica
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Capabilities of the Jamaican
workforce
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Value added-services and available
training opportunities
The global international financial sector
is estimated at US$5-7 trillion. Jamaica
is developing a suite of modernised
legislation in international financial
services for the establishment of a
variety of financial vehicles. In
compliance with global standards,
Jamaica’s services are designed to meet
the needs of the global market which
will facilitate transparency and the
exchange of information. This session
will provide participants with:
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An overview of the Jamaica
International Financial Services
Hub (IFSH)
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Jamaica’s competitive advantage
in International Financial Services
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Information on relevant legislation
and regulations
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Available
opportunities
in
Jamaica’s IFSH
Speakers:
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Hon. Julian Robinson – Minister of
State, Ministry of Science,
Technology, Energy and Mining
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Mr. Anupam Govil - Partner,
Avasant & President, Avasense
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Mr. Colin Barnett - Senior
Director, Information Systems &
Technical Services, HEART
Trust/NTA
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Mrs. Serena Godfrey Innis General Manager, Vistaprint
(Jamaica)
Speakers:
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Mr. Eric Crawford – Chairman,
Jamaica International Financial
Services Authority
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Mr. Simon Beck – Principal, Baker &
McKenzie LLP
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Mr. Peter Young - President & Chief
Operating Officer, Advanced Fund
Administration
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Mr. Peter Goldson – Partner, Myers,
Fletcher & Gordon
Chair: Ms. Allison Peart - Head, Tax
Committee, Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ)
Chair: Mr. Yoni Epstein - President,
Business Process Industry Association of
Jamaica (BPIAJ)
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Concurrent Session: Agriculture –
Innovation and New Investment
Opportunities
Concurrent Session: Exploring
Jamaica as a Medical Tourism
Destination
Jamaica’s agricultural sector has
demonstrated success in private-public
sector partnerships, with government
leading by implementing supportive
policies and the private sector
applying advanced technology, capital
and management. The shift toward
innovative agricultural processes has
presented investment opportunities in
the agricultural sector, however the
value-added
component
remains
largely untapped. Since Jamaica
possesses a strong country brand to
enter export markets, this session will
highlight:
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New
developments
and
regulations in agriculture in
Jamaica
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The impact of innovation on
Jamaica’s agricultural sector
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Investment
opportunities
in
agriculture
With a cadre of highly qualified medical
professionals, connectivity to major
markets via reliable airlift services, and
cost-competitive advantages, Jamaica is
poised to serve as a major destination
for medical tourism within the region.
The country’s reputation as a first class
tourism resort location catering to 1.5
million stay-over visitors annually offers
immediate opportunities for marketing
and service synergies as tropical tourism
shifts from sun, sea and sand to
wellness, health and physiological
relaxation. This session will provide:
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Jamaica’s competitive advantage
as a medical tourism destination
-­‐
Information on regulations and
legislations for Jamaica’s Medical
Industry
-­‐
Case examples of firms operating
within Jamaica’s medical tourism
industry
-­‐
Available opportunities for
investment in the industry
Speakers:
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Hon. Derrick Kellier – Minister
of Agriculture, Labour & Social
Security
•
Mr. Cedric Blair - Managing
Director, Red Stripe - A Diageo
Company
•
Mr. Richard Pandohie – CEO,
Seprod Ltd.
•
Mr. Everton Spencer – CEO,
Agro-Investment Corporation
Chair: Mr. Claude Duncan, VP –
Investment Promotions, JAMPRO
Concurrent Session: Enhancing
Jamaica’s Manufacturing Value Chain
Speakers:
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Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, MP –
Minister of Health
•
Dr. Shane Alexis – President,
Medical Association of Jamaica
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Dr. Renee Marie Stephano, JD Founder and President , Medical
Tourism Association (TBC)
•
Dr. Patric Rutherford – CEO,
Andrews Memorial Hospital
In today’s competitive environment,
companies are compelled to find
innovative approaches to supply chain
challenges. With national brand equity,
competitive cost advantages and the
enhancement of Jamaica’s logistics
industry through the establishment of
the Jamaica Logistics Hub Initiative, the
country
presents
a
nearshore
alternative in the manufacturing value
chain for regional and international
markets. Join this session to understand
and explore:
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Jamaica’s competitive advantage
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Case
examples
of
firms
manufacturing in Jamaica and/or
utilising Jamaica as a Logistics
Hub
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The benefits the Jamaica Logistics
Hub
Initiative
presents
for
manufacturers, shippers and 3PLs
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Available opportunities for your
business through the Hub
Speakers:
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Mr. Brian Pengelley – President,
Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association
(JMA)
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Mr. Metry Seaga – Director, Jamaica
Fiberglass Products Ltd.(TBC)
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Hon. Lascelles A. Chin, OJ, CD –
Chairman, LASCO Manufacturing
Limited
•
Mr. Norman Horne, President &
CEO, ARC Systems Ltd.
Chair: Mr. Warren McDonald – President,
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce
Chair: Mr. Wilfred Baghaloo - Director,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Experience Jamaica (Site visit)
Gain an even greater perspective of all that Jamaica has to offer by participating in a scenic tour of Montego Bay and site
visits to companies in Jamaica. The visit will include tours of CPJ – a meat manufacturing facility, and the local footprint of
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Vistaprint – the global supplier of printed and promotional material and marketing services.
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Concurrent Meetings (Pre-Scheduled)
Closing Gala
[Hyatt Ziva, East Lawn]
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Map of Conference Center
Location and Floor Plan
North
Hall
East
Hall
Grand Ballroom
West
Hall
South
Hall
Lobby
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