The Ministry of Finance has asked the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce to assist in organizing sector specific meetings on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the view to have open dialog and consultation.  These meetings will be held on April 22, 2008 AND will be approximately one (1) hour for each group.  The Ministry of Finance will give a brief overview of the EPA and describe the service commitments specific to the group in 10-15 minutes. The rest of the time is for clarification and discussion.

All are invited to participate in the meeting specific to your business sector and also to engage your assistance in notifying as many persons in your sector of these meetings (schedule below). 

TIME                                   SECTOR                                                                       VENUE

8: 00 a.m.                           Banking & Finance                                      Chamber Conference Room

9:00 a.m.                            Accountants                                       Chamber Conference Room

10:00 a.m.                          Manufacturers & Retailers                Chamber Conference Room

11:00 a.m.                          Engineers & Architects                     Chamber Conference Room

12:30 p.m.                          Real Estate & Marketing                    Chamber Conference Room

1:30 p.m.                            Attorneys                                            Chamber Conference Room

2:30 p.m.                            Construction                                      Chamber Conference Room

3:30 p.m.                            Health Care Services                         Chamber Conference Room

Kindly confirm your participation.

Regards,

Mercynth Ferguson

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box F- 40808

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

P:  (242) 352-8329

F:  (242) 352-3280

www.thegrandbahamachamberofcommerce.com