3rd Caribbean Conference on the International Financial Serv

Message From The Prime Minister Commonwealth of The Bahamas The Right Honourable Perry Gladstone Christie

On behalf of the Government and the people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, I extend a heartfelt welcome to all the distinguished delegates that have travelled to the Bahamas to participate in the 3rd Caribbean Conference on the International Financial Services Sector. The Bahamas remains committed to ensuring that its financial services sector continues to engage with the world as a preeminent and reputable leader in the industry. Therefore, The Bahamas is immesnsely proud to have been given the privilege to host this Conference, under the theme “The Caribbean: Engaging The World in Financial Services”. The Conference, organized in conjunction with the Caribbean Export Development Agency, provides an important forum for sister Caribbean countries to share their experiences, ideas and viewpoints on the further development of the international business and financial services centres of the region. At this Conference you will have an opportunity to discuss many issues related to the major international intiatives impacting the region’s financial services sectors and also strategies of ensuring that the financial services industry continues to thrive in our jurisdictions and remains as major contributor to the sustainability and development of our economies. I therefore, congratulate the Minister of Financial Services and the Caribbean Export Development Agency for thier leadership in the development and promotion of the region’s financial services sector.

Once again, congratulations and best wishes to all.

Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister