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| The Hon. Richard Skerritt - Minister of State for Tourism, Culture and Sports |
Basseterre, St.Kitts (April 20th):- The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), held their Official Launch of the Caribbean Gift and Craft Show (CGCS) 2006 which feature the Caribbean Fashion Rhythms at the Ocean Terrace Inn, Wednesday, April 19 2006.
Four years ago Caribbean Gift and Craft show vision came about in the eyes of Jacinth Henry-Martin a former Minister of Government and in 2005 presentation was given for St. Kitts to host the 2006 CGCS. This years' theme is "Excellence through innovation, creativity and strategic."
The CGC Show will be celebrating its 13th Anniversary at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Royal Beach Casino here in St. Kitts from September 14 to 17, 2006.
Minister of State with responsibility for Tourism, Culture and Sports, Richard Skerritt said that the CGCS is a market opportunity that is up to all of us.
"Buyers and sellers should take full use of it as a market place and I urge other potential sponsors to get on board," he said.
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| (From Left to Right) Mr. Austin Weekes General Manager of the Craft House & Co-ordinator Show Co-ordinating Committe CGCS 2006, Hon Richard Skerritt, Ms Taiana Mora-Ramis Executive Director Caribbean Export Development Agency, Mr. Robert Judd Head of Corporate Banking/Country Manager First Caribbean International Bank Ltd and Ms Veona Maloney Manager-Core Services Caribbean Export and Show Manager of CGCS 2006 |
"We need your help and we ask you to get on board, its not just help it's an investment into a significant economic activity which will bring benefits to your company ultimately," Skerritt said.
Caribbean Gift and Craft Show is a quality showcase of the finest and best of Caribbean creativity and ingenuity. It has a mission to provide quality trade development and trade promotion services to increase the competition.
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| Gift and Craft business men and women attendies at the Official Launch of CGCS 2006 |
Development of new products, Usage of preferential legal frame work: CSM, bilateral and Strategic alliances. Also group strategy and others are some key areas for the success of the craft industry that Taiana Mora-Ramis, executive director of Caribbean Export Development Agency said at the launch.
Exciting activities and programmes of the Caribbean Gift and Craft Show 2006 would be amongst others; preparatory seminars, business seminar, best of show awards, Caribbean fashion rhythms and trade shows.
Early birds rate and special secured rates for hotel bookings in St. Kitts could be found online at CGCS website:
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| Cultural Presentation at the Official Launch of CGCS 2006 |
www.caribbeangiftandcraft.com
