The Second UK-Jamaica Investment Forum, March 2010

Mandarin Oriental, London March 11th, 2010

The Forum, hosted jointly by JTI and DMA, was attended by over 150 delegates.

The Jamaican Government was represented by Audley Shaw, Minister of Finance and Public Service, and Michael Stern, Minister of State for the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce as well as Bryan Wynter, Jamaica’s Central Bank Governor

Jamaica’s Acting High Commissioner, Joan Thomas- Edwards opened the event which included keynote presentations from the European Commission and several major businesses.

Levi Roots, gave an excellent guest speech about the role of Jamaicans in Diaspora.

On Thursday, 11th of March, 2010, the Second UK‐Jamaica investment Forum took place at the Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park hotel.

The Forum, hosted jointly by Jamaica Trade & Invest (JTI) and Developing Markets Associates (DMA), was attended by over 150 delegates. The Jamaican Government was represented by Audley Shaw, Minister of Finance and Public Service, and Michael Stern, Minister of State for the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce as well as Bryan Wynter, Jamaica’s Central Bank Governor. Jamaica’s Acting High Commissioner, Joan Thomas‐Edwards opened the event which included keynote presentations from the European Commission and several major businesses. Levi Roots, of Dragons’ Den fame, gave an excellent guest speech about the role of Jamaicans in Diaspora.

Programme and speaker presentations
(presentations will be linked to speakers on the programme)
9:30am - 10:15am
Registration and refreshments

10:15am - 10.30am
Welcome Playing of the Jamaican National Anthem
Mr. Atam Sandhu, Chief Executive, Developing Markets Associates introduces Mrs. Joan Thomas-Edwards, Acting Jamaican High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

10:30am – 12noon
Session 1: Jamaica’s Macro Economic Climate: The Fundamentals
Chair: Atam Sandhu, CEO, Developing Markets Associates (DM A)
• The Honourable Minister Audley Shaw, Minister of Finance and Public Services
• Mr. Brian Wynter , Governor , Bank of Jamaica
• Mr. Wayne Hewitt, Senior Vice President of Corporate & Commercial Banking, Scotiabank
30 minute Q & A session

12noon – 1:15pm
Networking Lunch – Special Guest: Mr. Levi Roots

1:15pm – 3:15pm
Session 2: Investing in Jamaica: The Opportunities
Chair: Brian Wynter, Governor, Bank of Jamaica
• The Honourable Michael Stern, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
• Mr Laurence Jones, European Regional Manager, Jamaica Trade & Invest (JAMPRO)
• Mr. Bastiaan van Helden, Jamaican Desk Officer, European Commission, DG Development
• Mr. PJ Mara, Director , Digicel Group
• Mr. Peter de Bruyne, Director, Blue Mountain Coffee
30 minute Q & A session

3.15pm - 3:35pm
Refreshment Break

3:35pm – 5:00pm
Session 3: Developing Partnerships within the UK Creative Industries
Chair: David Jessop, Executive Director, Caribbean Council
• Mr Mark Thomas, Director of Communications, Jamaica Trade & Invest (JAMPRO)
• Ms. Isabel Davis, Executive Director, UK Film Council
• Ms. Yv onne Deutschman, Pr oducer & Dir ector
• Mr Paul Gladstone Reid, MBE CEO-Jamanga
• Mr. Mykaell Riley, Head, Music Productions, University of Westminster
30 minute Q & A session
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks: The High Commissioner of Jamaica to the United Kingdom

5.00pm – 6.30pm
Networking Gala Reception