Delivered on October 22 2014 at 10:00 am in the boardroom of The Barbados Chamber of industry and Commerce And the Barbados Employers’ Confederation
By BPSA Chairman – Alex McDonald
October 29 2014 | Presentations
"Bringing greater economic benefit to women through increased participation in entrepreneurship and export trade must be supported by the understanding of the role gender plays in defining the successes of females in business." ~ Shardae Boyce, Trade Consultant
Source: Advocate Business Monday
September 15 2014 | Presentations
A presentation by American trade attorney and CBI expert, Ms. Andrea Ewart on how to utilise the Caribbean Basin Initiative program.
May 16 2014 | Presentations
Mr. Lincoln Price, Private Sector Liaison for the Office of Trade Negotiatons presents on "Barbados Canada Trade: So What If There is no Free Trade Agreemment by December"
May 09 2013 | Presentations
Ms. Julie Mapp, Consultant in the Division of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade presents on Services and Investment in the CARICOM-Canada Trade Negotiations.
May 09 2013 | Presentations
Ms. Lisa Gale, Executive Director of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry presents on the experiences of her organisation in the Canadian market.
May 09 2013 | Presentations
A presentation on Developing Craft Exports to the European delivered by Project consultant Ms. Lisa Callender Barbadian artisans interested in exporting to the European Union at an IADB funded workshop held November 23rd 2012.
November 26 2012 | Presentations
Mr. Norman Hill presenting on Shipping Costs and their Impact on Production
November 07 2012 | Presentations
Andre Gibson of Williams Evergreen Ltd. presents on 'The Effects of Greening' to members of the Private Sector at a Food Security Seminar held October 31 2012.
November 07 2012 | Presentations
Mr. Neil Paul, MITP Coordinator for the Shridath Ramphal Centre presents on the Impact of Climate Change.
November 07 2012 | Presentations
A presentation by Mr. Richard Suckoo of the Barbados Coastal Zone Management Unit on Climate Change.
November 07 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on Standards, technical Regulations and SPS Measures in the EU Market. Project consultant Ms. Lisa Callender delivered the presentation to Barbadian manufacturers, agro-producers and distributors interested in exporting to the European Union at an IADB funded workshop held October 16th 2012.
October 18 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Implementation of Innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) Chapter of the EC-CARIFORUM EPA. It was delivered by Trade Consultant Mr. Joel Richards at the WIPO-CARICOM Workshop held Monday July 9th 2012.
July 09 2012 | Presentations
Mr. John Williams, President of the Barbados Private Sector Association presents featured address at Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual general meeting.
May 24 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled Differentiating my Service from the Competition’s under the theme "Service/ Disservice – Navigating the EPA". It was delivered by Dr. Wendy Hollingsworth of Conceptualisation Inc. to service providers of Barbados. The presentation highlighted the role of innovation and intellectual property in differentiating a service and protecting brands when entering new markets.
April 29 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled The EPA in a Nutshell under the theme "Service/ Disservice- Navigating the EPA" . It was delivered by Ms Julie Mapp a Consultant in the Division of Foreign Trade to services providers of Barbados. The presentation gave an overview of the EPA placing special emphasis on issues relevant to service providers.
April 29 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled From Europe to Barbados: Anticipating the Competition under the theme "Balancing the Competitive Elements of the Agreement" . It was delivered by Ambassador Errol Humphrey a Consultant to the EPA unit to service providers of Barbados. The presentation exposed participants to the EPA and the categories of workers from the EU which are eligible for entry into Barbados.
April 29 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled A model for collaborative effort in approaching the challenges and opportunities of the agreement under the theme "Balancing the Competitive Element of the Agreement" . It was delivered by Mrs Erica Smith of COSCAP to service providers of Barbados. The presentation examined the approach taken by COSCAP in securing a viable model for market access in Europe for membership.
April 29 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled Overcoming Barriers to Trade through a Modern Agricultural Health and Food Control System by Dr. Beverly Wood to members of the manufacturing sector of Barbados.
April 28 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled Overcoming Technical Barriers to Trade and Securing Market Access for Agricultural Products under the theme "Breaking the Barriers Down- Welcoming the Brands of Barbados”. It was delivered by Mr. Hadyn Rhynd of the Barbados National Standards Institute to members of the manufacturing sector of Barbados. The presentation outlines the nuances of technical barriers to trade, the importance of labelling, accreditation etc., and the requirements under the agreement inter alia.
April 28 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled Supplying Good Product is Supplying Good Service under the theme "Products and Services –Keeping the Scales Balanced”. It was delivered by Mr. Raj Ramdath to members of the manufacturing sector of Barbados. The presentation explores the practical relationship between the supply of reputable goods and the supply of an excellent service.
April 28 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled Exporting Intangible Assets: Seizing Opportunities in Trade Agreements under the theme "Products and Services –Keeping the Scales Balanced”. It was delivered by Dr. Wendy Hollingsworth of Conceptualisation Inc. to members of the manufacturing sector of Barbados. The presentation defined Intellectual Property and encouraged discussion on areas of concern to the manufacturing sector.
April 28 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) entitled The Roadmap for EPA Implementation in the Manufacturing Sector under the theme "Breaking the Barriers Down- Welcoming the Brands of Barbados”. It was delivered by Ambassador Errol Humphrey from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade to the manufacturing sector of Barbados. The presentation highlighted the initiatives and programmes currently undertaken towards manufacturing and how they could positively impact Barbadian products.
April 28 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) under the theme "Breaking the Barriers Down- Welcoming the Brands of Barbados”. It was delivered by Dr. Chantal Ononaiwu, (Trade Policy and Legal Specialist of the Caricom Office of Trade Negotiations) to the manufacturing sector of Barbados. The presentation provided an overview of the EPA, placing special emphasis on issues relevant to manufacturers.
April 28 2012 | Presentations
A presentation on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) under the theme "Products and Services- Keeping the Scale Balanced. Delivered by Dr. Sandra Browne, Craft Development officer of the Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) to the Manufacturers of Barbados, the presentation outlines the importance of cultural products to Barbados and provides manufacturers with useful information on how these products can be exported to the European Union using the Economic Partnership Agreement(EPA)
April 28 2012 | Presentations