Friday, Nov 30, 2007

#106. The Trader and the Trade Negotiator – a budding relationship – part one of two

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Hear from the man who’s bridged the gap between the Caribbean business community and the region’s trade negotiating team. Lincoln Price, the CRNM’s private sector liaison, talks about the challenges of getting the private sector more informed about trade issues. Has there been success in getting traders more involved in the process? TradeSpeak recalls sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS). Part one of two.

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Friday, Nov 23, 2007

#105. The Caribbean at the movies – part two of two

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Movie-making is the art of make-believe to life but for two Antiguan filmmakers, Howard and Mitzi Allen, the real-life drama involved in financing and producing their films teach important lessons about developing a Caribbean cinema industry. TradeSpeak exercises intellectual property rights.

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Friday, Nov 16, 2007

#104. The Caribbean at the movies - part one of two

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A husband and wife, Howard and Mitzi Allen, combine their talents as producer and director to launch a budding cinema and television industry in Antigua and Barbuda with three hit motion pictures in six years. The story of successes - and lessons learned - from the makers of The Sweetest Mango, No Seed and Jah Bless, as Antigua and Barbuda aims to make its mark on Caribbean film and add unique voices and images to world cinema. TradeSpeak spells out trade facilitation.

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Friday, Nov 09, 2007

#103. Deal or no deal on EPA?

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The European Union wants the Caribbean to come to an agreement on a new economic relationship by year-end. But is the Caribbean – already further ahead than the African and Pacific regions in dealing with Brussels - willing to cut any deal to meet a deadline? CRNM Director-General Ambassador Richard Bernal shares the successes so far and identifies the challenges that still lie ahead in the ongoing talks. TradeSpeak outlines an Economic Partnership Agreement.

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Friday, Nov 02, 2007

#102. Putting business online – part two of two

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Regional trade negotiators have been listening to industry experts, regulators and entrepreneurs about the telecommunications industry. Ramesh Chaitoo, a CRNM services trade analyst, says CARICOM trade ministers are now considering the recommendations from a consultation of regional telecoms stakeholders. TradeSpeak meets on convergence. Part two of two.

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