NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie addresses attendants at a dinner and reception held during the 19th Annual Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference on Saturday, November 8, at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort. The three-day event attracted a cross-section of Business leaders in the Caribbean and the United States. The theme of the conference was “The Caribbean: Waves of Opportunity, Oceans of Success."

The programme for the conference included a variety of discussions and presentations, including a focus on the "Impact of Women in Business and Development; Business Opportunities between the Caribbean and United States; The Caribbean, Ready for Business - the Case of Haiti and Accessing Action; and Empowering The Bahamas for Success in the 21st Century.”

After delivering welcome remarks, Mr. Christie encouraged the delegates to invest in The Bahamas and to take this message to others in the region. He also mentioned that during May 3 - 9, The Bahamas will host its first-ever Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna).

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Former Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Hon. P. J. Patterson, presents a plaque from the Marcus Garvey Foundation, to Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie at a dinner held on Saturday, November 8, during the 19th Annual Caribbean Multi-National Business Conference. The three-day event was held at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort, November 6 - 9. Also pictured in the background are Mrs. Faye Rodney, President and Organizer of the Conference, and Member of the Marcus Garvey Exoneration Committee, Dr. Julius Garvey. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna).