Trinidad and Tobago launches 2009 CHOGM logo, website
30 June 2008
“CHOGM is a spectacular national event. It leaves behind a legacy of skills and infrastructure, and belief” – Kamalesh Sharma
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning and Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma officially launched the countdown to the 2009 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) with the unveiling of the logo and website in Port of Spain on 30 June 2008.
Mr Sharma arrived in Trinidad at the weekend ahead of the Monday event. On Sunday he visited some of the possible conference venues, hotels and general infrastructure that are expected to support the summit. A CHOGM involves meetings of leaders and foreign ministers, as well as several parallel events, such as business, people’s and youth forums.
“CHOGM will catapult Trinidad and Tobago as a nation and the Caribbean as a region into the prominence they deserve,” stated Mr Sharma. “This country is a dynamo for the Caribbean, a place of energy – both literal and metaphorical.”
Mr Manning announced that CHOGM 2009 would be held on 27-29 November in the Trinidad and Tobago capital, Port of Spain. The Secretary-General will now formally inform Heads of Government about the date.
CHOGM 2009 website
Mr Manning and Mr Sharma unveiled the CHOGM 2009 website, http://www.chogm2009.org/.
Trinidad and Tobago has earned a reputation as a dynamic economy and hub for international businesses, boasting one of the highest growth rates and per capita incomes in the Caribbean and Latin America.
“To host a big summit like CHOGM requires meticulous preparations, in terms of the logistics and infrastructure as well as the substance of the meeting. We at the Commonwealth Secretariat, who have considerable experience of organising such summits, work in close partnership with the host government,” said Mr Sharma.
Before the launch on Monday, Mr Sharma held talks with Mr Manning which focused on the preparations for the CHOGM and other issues of interest to Trinidad and Tobago and the Commonwealth, including Caribbean regional issues. The Secretary-General also called on Trinidad and Tobago President Professor George Maxwell Richards, Foreign Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon, House Speaker Barendra Sinanan and Leader of the Opposition Basdeo Panday.
Mr Sharma was then due to fly to Antigua and Barbuda on 1 July for the second leg of his official visit to the Caribbean, where he had been invited to address regional leaders at the 29th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Click here for the full text of Kamalesh Sharma's speech
30 June 2008
“CHOGM is a spectacular national event. It leaves behind a legacy of skills and infrastructure, and belief” – Kamalesh Sharma
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning and Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma officially launched the countdown to the 2009 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) with the unveiling of the logo and website in Port of Spain on 30 June 2008.
Mr Sharma arrived in Trinidad at the weekend ahead of the Monday event. On Sunday he visited some of the possible conference venues, hotels and general infrastructure that are expected to support the summit. A CHOGM involves meetings of leaders and foreign ministers, as well as several parallel events, such as business, people’s and youth forums.
“CHOGM will catapult Trinidad and Tobago as a nation and the Caribbean as a region into the prominence they deserve,” stated Mr Sharma. “This country is a dynamo for the Caribbean, a place of energy – both literal and metaphorical.”
Mr Manning announced that CHOGM 2009 would be held on 27-29 November in the Trinidad and Tobago capital, Port of Spain. The Secretary-General will now formally inform Heads of Government about the date.
CHOGM 2009 website
Mr Manning and Mr Sharma unveiled the CHOGM 2009 website, http://www.chogm2009.org/.
Trinidad and Tobago has earned a reputation as a dynamic economy and hub for international businesses, boasting one of the highest growth rates and per capita incomes in the Caribbean and Latin America.
“To host a big summit like CHOGM requires meticulous preparations, in terms of the logistics and infrastructure as well as the substance of the meeting. We at the Commonwealth Secretariat, who have considerable experience of organising such summits, work in close partnership with the host government,” said Mr Sharma.
Before the launch on Monday, Mr Sharma held talks with Mr Manning which focused on the preparations for the CHOGM and other issues of interest to Trinidad and Tobago and the Commonwealth, including Caribbean regional issues. The Secretary-General also called on Trinidad and Tobago President Professor George Maxwell Richards, Foreign Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon, House Speaker Barendra Sinanan and Leader of the Opposition Basdeo Panday.
Mr Sharma was then due to fly to Antigua and Barbuda on 1 July for the second leg of his official visit to the Caribbean, where he had been invited to address regional leaders at the 29th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Click here for the full text of Kamalesh Sharma's speech
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Mr and Miss East Africa UK
Tel: +44(0)2030397642
Mob: +44(0)7704193590
Websites: http://www.misseastafrica.co.uk/
www.misseastafrica.co.uk/maureen
www.misseastafrica.co.uk/magazine
Grand Double Crowning of Mr & Miss East Africa UK
26th July 2008 at Bloomsbury Theatre, London Euston 6PM TILL 11PM
- A Surprise Crowning
- Surprise Celebrity Guests and Celebrity Judges
- African Cultural Dancers
- Exclusive Performance by Ali Kiba
- Exclusive Fashion Show choreographed by top London choreographer
- Hosted by UK King of Comedy KOJO & Supermodel Anya James
- FUNDRAISING FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN
