| China Caribbean Trade Fair Will Provide Big Business Opportunities |
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| 2005-01-25 06:49 |
The China-Caribbean trade fair and forum, which will be held from February 2-5 2005, will, according to the organizers, provide a golden opportunity for private sector interests in Jamaica and the Caribbean to forge ties with companies from one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies.
Robert Stephens, senior vice president at the Port Authority of Jamaica and chairman of the planning committee said that a booklet was being created of all participating firms, but that only those firms that were registered early would make it into the booklet.
“The earlier you register the better.” Stephens said in an interview with JIS News-the state-run agency. “It is more likely that you will get into the booklet, which will be distributed to all of the Chinese companies, and you will have a better opportunity to make appointments with the businessmen one-on-one.” Stephens said.
A forum will be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre from February 2-3, at which areas that need to be addressed to improve trade and investment between China and the Caribbean will be explored. That fair, stated for the National Arena from February 2-5, will high-light that goods and services on offer by the Chinese with a view to securing regional partners.
These businesses include tourism, mechanical and electronic products, household appliances, handicrafts, light industry products, textile and garments, bio-pharmaceutical technology and products, agriculture and primary products, and hi-tech communication and information products.
“The entire private sector in Jamaica, and by extension the Caribbean, has a tremendous opportunity to partner or to in some way provide services for the Chinese delegation that is coming here, and for the Chinese businesses that want to establish in this region.” said Stephens.
Although companies interested in participating in the trade fair and forum have been asked to register by December 31, companies can register at any time, even on the days of the events, Stephens added. Those interested, he said, may register online or seek further information from the Port Authority of Jamaica.
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