SAVE THE DATE JUNE A Nation on a Mission: Jamaica Diaspora Partnership for Development.

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1 SAVE THE DATE JUNE JUNE MONTEGO BAY US DIASPORA MARKETPLACE REGISTRATION PORTAL & CONFERENCE DETAILS CONFERENCE SITE SPECIAL EVENTS www. jamaicandiaspora.gov.jm DIASPORA DAY OF SERVICE JUNE 20TH A Nation on a Mission: Jamaica Diaspora Partnership for Development 1 OF 13 BROCHURE LASTPAGE UPDATED - APRIL 25, 2013 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY Ministry of Youth and Culture

2 - JOIN US IN THIS JUNE FOR THE 5 TH BIENNIAL - DIASPORA CONFERENCE 2013 Convened by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, (MFAFT), the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference is the main forum through which Jamaica engages with the Diaspora. This year s re-branded event places special focus on Trade and Investment. Conference 2013 seeks to build on the legacy of the Jamaica s 50 celebrations by exploring defined opportunities for the Diaspora to expand their business interests in Jamaica through increased trade and investment - large and small. Participants will also engage in discussions about ways to expand and facilitate the Diaspora s contribution to Health and Education in Jamaica; social partnerships both as individuals and organized groups. WHO CAN ATTEND THE CONFERENCE Anyone of Jamaican descent who resides outside of Jamaica, can attend and participate in the conference. There are no restrictions. The event will bring together a diverse group of Jamaicans living overseas with Jamaicans at home, in an effort to facilitate and broaden the Diaspora s engagement and involvement with the affairs of the country of their origin. Whether you are a member of an organization, or an interested Jamaican seeking an avenue to contribute to Jamaica s development - come, join us for meaningful dialogue and action. Jamaica is open for business. PAGE 2 OF 14 PAGE 2 OF 13

3 - PAGE 3 OF 14 PAGE 3 OF 13 REGISTRATION Send in your Registration Form early and take advantage of Early Bird Rates! Early Registration fees will apply up to Thursday 23 rd May, 2013 Late Registration fees will apply as of Friday May 24, 2013 EARLY REGISTRATION FEES APPLY UNTIL THURSDAY 23 rd MAY, 2013 UNITED STATES POUND CANADIAN N DOLLARS STERLING DOLLARS DOLLARS DAILY RATE US$60 GBD 40 CDN$60 JA$6,000 FULL CONFERENCE US$120 GBD 80 CDN$120 JA$12,000 LATE REGISTRATION FEE APPLY AS OF FRIDAY 24 th MAY DAILY RATE US$75 GBD 50 CDN$75 JA$7,500 FULL CONFERENCE US$150 GBD 100 CDN $150 JA$15,000 YOUR REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: Conference Bag Daily Lunch Coffee Breaks Shuttle between Official Hotel & Convention Centre How do I register for the Conference Register Online. Two Options: (a) Go straight to Registration Portal & Event Info Page Portal hosted by the Jamaica Diaspora Foundation. Complete & submit the form online. (b) Visit the conference website Click to access registration portal. Register Offline: Download the Form and submit via fax or . Your completed form can be sent to the Secretariat via fax to or via to How do I pay the Conference Registration Fee? Three Options: Pay with your credit card at the online registration portal, OR pay by bank draft, OR make a direct payment to the conference account. To make a direct payment, please contact the Secretariat for the account details.

4 - PAGE 4 OF 14 PAGE 4 OF 13 OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL The Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa is the Official Host Hotel. Located less than two (2) minutes from the Montego Bay Convention Centre, and twenty [20] minutes from the heart of Montego Bay s Hip Strip, the luxury resort is offering very special rates to all persons who register for the Conference period, using the special Diaspora Conference code. Single Occupancy Double Occupancy Children 12 & under $139 + taxes includes breakfast $159 + taxes includes breakfast Free Stay Includes breakfast These preferential rate will apply three [3] days before and three [3] days after the conference. Reservations can be made via telephone or online. NB - Hotel Reservation cutoff date is Monday 27 th May, Making my reservation via telephone: The direct phone number to the reservations department is Reservations can also be made by calling the Hilton s central reservations office at or from Jamaica at Kindly identify yourself as part of the Group to receive Group Rate. Making my reservation online: Register online at the Hilton Rose Hall s Conference Group Page:created for the Conference: The MFAFT 5 th Biennial Jamaica Conference Group The Conference Group Web page address is: /index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Group Name: MFAFT 5th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference Group Code: ZZJDC Hotel Name: Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa Hotel Address: Rose Hall Road Montego Bay, Jamaica

5 - AIRLINE PARTNERS (TO DATE) Caribbean Airlines is an Official Airline Partner, and is offering a 10% discount to all conference participants travelling from Toronto, New York, Fort Lauderdale and Nassau. The discount will be applicable for the period 12 th - 23 rd June, Airline Conference Code: K I N J D C S S B 1 3. Call Reservations for bookings: USA + Canada Caribbean Please note: discount not applicable on Senior Citizens and Children s fares. For the United Kingdom and other Diaspora locations, please check for future updates. The three day Conference programme and Diaspora Marketplace Exposition from Monday June 17 th to Wednesday June 19 th, will take place at the state of the art facilities of the Montego Bay Convention Centre. DIASPORA HOLIDAY PROMOTION Register for the conference for a chance to win a Holiday Vacation in Jamaica plus airline tickets OR a trip to Jamaica from the UK, courtesy of our sponsors and promotional partner: Drawing on the final day of the conference. Promotion is open to registered Conference attendees from the Diaspora, who have returned to Jamaica for the conference. Three (3) night Stay for Two, courtesy of the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa PLUS Two (2) tickets to Jamaica out of Toronto, New York or Fort Lauderdale, courtesy of Caribbean Airlines. PAGE 5 OF 14 PAGE 5 OF 13 Two (2) tickets to Jamaica out of the United Kingdom, courtesy of promotional partner British Airways.

6 - PAGE 6 OF 14 PAGE 6 OF 13 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW REBRANDED CONFERENCE. RENEWED VISION. RELEVANT CONTENT. Concrete opportunities presented for small & large investments and local funding sources available to interested Jamaicans in the Diaspora. Explore specific ways for individual & group contributions to existing social projects. Expert presentations and dialogue with public and private sector. Fast track services from ten public agencies address key issues for the Diaspora. Focus on end result of specific and implementable actions out of conference. Entertainment & networking Diaspora Day of Service - Day after conference Participate & network with Jamaicans at home & from the Diaspora RELEVANCE AND FOCUS OF THE 2013 PROGRAMME Jamaica celebrated its 50th Anniversary of political independence in During that year two major events energized Jamaicans at home and worldwide - Jamaica 50 and the Olympic Games in London. Jamaicans in their various host countries across the globe displayed their love and support for Jamaica with major celebratory events around the world Homecoming movements, missions for Healthcare and Education, and individuals in the Diaspora have continued to demonstrate their strong support for Jamaica. Our food, fashion, music, arts and culture together with our athletic and intellectual prowess were showcased to the world in their finest form. Jamaicans at home and abroad showed strong commitment to the mission to create sustainable development for our country. The renewed and exciting Jamaica Diaspora Conference is expected to continue this momentum in 2013 and beyond, with discussions and the presentation of concrete opportunities to the Diaspora.

7 - PAGE 7 OF 14 PAGE 7 OF 13 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CONT D MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS The Programme for Conference 2013 is structured around two main areas: Business, Trade and Investment, Philanthropy, Social Investment and Diaspora Diplomacy These will be treated within the framework of the core goals of Jamaica s Vision 2030: Empowering our people to maximize the value of their skills, expertise and creativity Creating economic prosperity Peace and harmony to provide a safe place to live, work, do business and raise families Protecting our natural environment, using our resources to facilitate development. A) BUSINESS TRADE AND INVESTMENT Business Trade and Investment will focus on Priority Economic Projects in Jamaica s Medium Term Socio- Economic Policy Framework The following Major Development Projects and other opportunities now available to the Diaspora are among those to be highlighted during the conference: Global Logistics Hub Agro Parks ICT Parks & Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Medical Tourism Jamaica s Stock Exchange MSME investment opportunities Redevelopment of Downtown Kingston Creative Industries and Sports The newly introduced Diaspora Marketplace and the participatory conference sessions, will present specific opportunities to the Diaspora for small and large investing. Options and opportunities for the Diaspora with the Jamaica Stock Exchange Junior markets, the Diaspora Bond, and Venture Capital Partnerships for MSMEs, will be presented and explored.

8 - CONFERENCE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CONT D B) PHILANTROPHY, SOCIAL INVESTMENT AND DIPLOMACY Emphasis during Conference 2013 will be on ways to strengthen and expand the Diaspora s significant contribution to Healthcare and Education, as well as interesting individuals and groups to invest in specific infrastructure developments related to these areas. The discussions on Diaspora Diplomacy will focus attention on the existing Policies in the major host countries of Canada, the UK and the USA - what these policies mean for Jamaicans overseas, the opportunities, and the real issues that exist: Immigration Policies Foreign Accounts Transaction Compliance Act (FATCA) Air Passenger Duty (APD) Emphasis will be placed on identifying solutions and exploring the ways in which Jamaica can work with, and assist Jamaicans, in dealing with these policy issues in the countries where they reside. Discussions will focus on: Capitalizing on opportunities Developing strategies for dealing with challenges SOME OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF CONFERENCE ) YOUTH IN THE DIASPORA - FUTURE LEADERS Special sessions for engaging with 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th generation Jamaicans to foster deeper connections with Jamaica,and provide an avenue for dialogue and action. These sessions seek to identify how the younger generations can continue the Diaspora s existing role in national development. The sessions will also review key socio - economic partnerships existing between Jamaica and its Diaspora, and the critical input of the younger generations to sustain these links. PAGE 8 OF 14 PAGE 8 OF 13 2) SHARING DIASPORA EXPERIENCES This will involve sharing lessons and experiences from four [4] countries, with the participation of senior representatives from India, Israel, Ireland, and Jamaica.

9 - PAGE 9 OF 14 PAGE 9 OF 13 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CONT D SOME OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF CONFERENCE 2013 cont d 3) THE NEW DIASPORA MARKETPLACE Signature daily exposition featuring targetted public and private sector participants. Exhibits, expertise, services and engagement. Business Consultations and networking for local and Diaspora Investors and with providers of goods and services of interest to the Diaspora target audience. There will also be special interactions with the Jamaica Stock Exchange, the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), JAMPRO, the Jamaica Tourist Board, sponsoring companies, tertiary institutions, other key public agencies and exhibitors. 4) GOVERNMENT AT YOUR SERVICE - EXPRESS SERVICES DURING CONFERENCE 2013 The Government At Your Service feature in the Diaspora Marketplace is a One Stop Shop for express services and information sharing. Need certified documents? Your land title? Wish to secure unconditional landing status? A TRN#? Register a new business? Register or re-engage as an NHT contributor? Send gifts to a hospital or school? Secure an import or export license? Come to the conference prepared to take full advantage of the services being offered, with the relevant documents and fees in hand. Participating Agencies: 1. Administrator General s Department 2. Jamaica Customs Department 3. National Insurance Scheme 4. National Housing Trust 5. National Land Agency 6. Office of the Registrar of Companies 7. Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency 8. Registrar General s Department 9. Tax Administration Jamaica Trade Board Limited

10 - PAGE 10 OF 14 PAGE 10 OF 13 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CONT D SOME OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF CONFERENCE 2013 cont d 5) USE OF MULTIMEDIA & THE GLEANER ONLINE Use of multimedia content, to make presentations short, focused and exciting. Allowing more time for participatory dialogue and discussion. Selected sessions will be uploaded to the Gleaner s online site for post presentation viewing. 6) GOVERNOR-GENERAL S ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS DIASPORA AWARD OF EXCELLENCE The Governor-General's Achievement Award continues to be recognized as one of Jamaica's most successful and prestigious awards programmes. In 2008, the Governor- General's Jamaica Diaspora Award of Excellence was introduced. The award is presented biennially to three (3) Jamaicans living in the United Kingdom, USA or Canada who have demonstrated active and significant service towards the development of their community of residence, and to the development of Jamaica. As Patron of the Awards, His Excellency the Governor-General, the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD will deliver the keynote address and confer the Awards on those selected by the Awards Committee. The Awards will be presented at a luncheon on Wednesday 19 th June. Dress code - Business Suit. 7. THE OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY AND PRIME MINISTER S RECEPTION The Conference will have a grand evening opening on Diaspora Day Sunday 16 th June, and will take place in the Rose Hall Ballroom - The Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa. The Keynote address will be delivered by the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, ON, MP. Attendance is by Invitation only to Registered Conference Attendees and other special invitees. Dress code - Lounge Suit.

11 - PAGE 11 OF 14 PAGE 11 OF 13 CONFERENCE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE Sunday 16 th June, 2013 Diaspora Day Endorsed Pre-Conference Event: Golf Tournament staged by the Jamaican American Chamber of Commerce. Separate fees will apply; Church Services: Conference attendees can visit with a number of churches in the region; Official Opening Ceremony and Prime Minister s Reception - by invitation only to registered Conference attendees. Dress Lounge Suit; Diaspora Advisory Board Meeting. Monday 17 th June, 2013 DAY 1 There will be two major sessions: Jamaica s Growth and Investment Strategy and Business opportunities arising from Jamaica s International Migration and Development Strategies. The day s sessions will include focus on Medical Tourism, Business Process Outsourcing opportunities, Future leaders workshops, Security, and Diaspora locations meetings; Diaspora Marketplace; Daily business and leisure tours; Evening s entertainment at the Host Hotel or a night on the town. Tuesday 18 th June, 2013 DAY 2 Conference programming and sessions focused Business and other opportunities for the Diaspora including leveraging Brand Jamaica, Venture Capital and Capital Market Investments, Agriculture, Trade and market access opportunities, Social media & wealth creation, and Future leaders; Diaspora Marketplace; Daily business and leisure tours; Evening s entertainment at the Host Hotel or a night on the town. Wednesday 19 th June, 2013 DAY 3 Final day will focus on four areas: Education, Healthcare, Immigration and critically, Post Conference Implementation; The Governor-General Achievement Award and Luncheon; Diaspora Marketplace; Daily business and leisure tours; Conference Closing Extravaganza Amazing Jamaica Night. Thursday 20 th June, 2013 Diaspora Day of Service The day after the conference will allow Diaspora attendees to volunteer with identified community projects.

12 JOIN US JUNE CONFERENCE PARTNERSHIP DIASPORA OPPORTUNITIES MARKETPLACE OUR DIASPORA ATTENDEES PAGE 12 OF 13 WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU PAGE 12 OF 13 PAGE 12 OF 14 Buying Jamaican products Investing in Jamaica Purchasing Jamaican products and services in the Diaspora Real Estate Services Wealth Management Access to + timely Public Services Legal Services Philanthropy - individuals & groups Connections with their homeland A stake in Jamaica s development THE HILTON ROSEHALL RESORT AND SPA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is pleased to again invite members of the Diaspora to consider promoting their businesses or services during the conference and in the conference publication, at very attractive rates. A number of opportunities are available including: Diaspora Marketplace display. Few spaces remaining Full colour Adverts in the Conference publication Sponsorship of a Conference Session, Your partnership with the Jamaica Diaspora Conference 2013 can generate enormous goodwill in the Diaspora, facilitate direct engagement, influence buying decisions at home and abroad, and bolster your image and name brand recognition in the Diaspora. For further details kindly contact the Secretariat: lisa.ogilvie@caribbeaneventsgroup.com. PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

13 16-19 JUNE JOIN US JUNE PAGE 13 OF 13 PAGE 13 OF 14 Key Contacts A Nation on a Mission: Jamaica - Diaspora Partnership for Development FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT c/o The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) 21 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5, Jamaica Telephone: (876) to 8 Fax: (876) Website: CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND EVENT INFORMATION Mr. Lloyd Wilks Director, DCAD / Conference Coordinator Ms. Ann-Margaret Lim Head, PR and Media Unit Ms. Lisa - Ann OGilvie Conference Project Manager lloyd.wilks@mfaft.gov.jm ann-margaret.lim@mfaft.gov.jm lisa.ogilvie@caribbeaneventsgroup.com

14 SAVE THE DATE JUNE JUNE MONTEGO BAY US DIASPORA MARKETPLACE REGISTRATION PORTAL & CONFERENCE DETAILS CONFERENCE SITE SPECIAL EVENTS www. jamaicandiaspora.gov.jm DIASPORA DAY OF SERVICE JUNE 20TH A Nation on a Mission: Jamaica Diaspora Partnership for Development HOME 14 OF -13 BROCHURE LASTPAGE UPDATED APRIL 25, 2013 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY Ministry of Youth and Culture