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Minister Darville Welcomes IDB Delegates to Grand Bahama
By Robyn Adderley, BIS
Feb 19, 2015 - 6:39:56 PM
FREEPORT, The Bahamas
-- The Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama, officially
welcomed delegates attending the 4th Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Caribbean Governors Regional Meeting
on Thursday.
Sessions are
proceeding
Thursday and
Friday at the Grand Lucayan. Countries participating are: Barbados, Republic
of Guyana, Jamaica, Republic of Suriname, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, and
The Bahamas.
Prime Minister, the
Rt. Hon. Perry Christie addressed the official opening. Also in attendance were Minister of Tourism,
the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe; Minister of State for Finance, the Hon. Michael
Halkitis; Minister of State for Investments the Hon. Khaalis Rolle; and other
senior government officials.
Minister Darville
said, "It is my understanding that four years ago, the Caribbean Governors
of the IDB, who are the finance and planning ministers from their respective
countries, decided to meet separately in order to determine common challenges,
development opportunities and the means by which to strengthen financial
positions and manage debt, prior to the larger annual meeting of all 48 member
countries.
"Visiting
delegates, though our countries are similar in many aspects, each has its own
unique offerings, which makes us all significant global players. Yet, I am
certain, that each is in need of additional resources, which can aid in the
expansion of various sectors of our respective economies, which can be made
available through the IDB, one of the oldest regional development banks in the
world."
Quoting American poet
Mattie Stepanek, 'Unity is strength ... when there is teamwork and
collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.' Minister Darville said he was
pleased the six countries were meeting with the hopes of reaching the common
goal of prosperity.
Minister Darville
thanked the IDB for choosing Grand Bahama as the host destination and all those
involved in bringing so many local, regional and international stakeholders
together.
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