Roundtable Dialogue on TransNational Finance: The Role of the Caribbean Diaspora June 20, 2006 – Washington, D.C .

Dear Friend of the Caribbean:

You are invited to attend a Roundtable Dialogue on TransNational Finance: The Role of the Caribbean Diaspora to be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 8:30 am to 10:15 a.m. at the Inter-American Dialogue, located at 1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 510, Washington, D.C .

This RoundTable Dialogue will bring together policy makers, private sector leaders and others interested in promoting healthy exchange on transnational finance. Featured speakers include : James Hansley, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; Earl Jarrett, Diector, Jamaica National Bank; and Thomson Fontaine, International Monetary Fund.

The event is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. We hope your schedule will permit you to attend, and afterward to join us for the 8th Annual Caribbean American Legislative Forum on Capitol Hill. The Agenda and Registration Form are attached. If you have any specific questions regarding the Forum or to register, please contact Adam Minson at (202) 463-2932 or [email protected] .

Other events that will take place June 19-20 include :

  • Seminar on “Business Opportunities in the Caribbean with the Inter-American Development Bank,” Monday June 19th, 8:30-12:30, at the IDB Building, 1300 New York Avenue, N.W. Space Limited. To RSVP contact [email protected]
  • Caribbean American Legislative Forum, Tuesday, June 20, 11:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m….Invited Speakers include : Faye Housty, CARICOM; Brian Nichols, USAID; Hon. Hazelle Rogers, Commissioner, Miramar, FL; Hon. Shirley Nathan Pulliam, Delegate, MD; Congressman Gregory Meeks; Ambassador Marina Valere; Ambassador Gordon Shirley. Space Limited. To RSVP contact [email protected] & See REGISTRATION FORM attached.
  • Inaugural Commemorative Dinner CAHM 2006. J.W. Marriott, Monday, June 19 6:30-pm – 11:00 p.m. Hosted by Sheryl Lee Ralph & Rick Fox, National Spokespersons for Caribbean American Heritage Month. FEW SEATS REMAINING. For Ticket Information. Contact [email protected].