THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023
6:30 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION
Introduction – SANDALS RESORT MANAGEMENT
7:30 PM
WELCOME DINNER
Session 2 : GOLDEN TRIANGLE – COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRIES OF COLOR CARIBBEAN , AFRICA AND AFRICAN AMERICAN
REALIZING THE PROMISE & POTENTIAL
Welcome – Custos of St. Ann – Hon. Norma Walkers
Welcoming Remarks – Representatives of The Jamaica Tourist Board
Welcome Remarks – Sandals Management
CMBC – An Introduction
Speakers:
- Dr. Marcia Keizs
- Bishop Sylveta Gonzales
- Marva Allen/Shirley Moulton
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2023
8:30 AM
BREAKFAST CONFERENCE OPENING
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
- Faye & Karl Rodney – Publishers, Carib News
Greetings:
- Hon. Patricia Chin – Founder VP Records
- Hon. Carl Heastie – Speaker of The New York State Assembly
- Hon. Diane Abbott – Member of UK Parliament
Session 1: CONNECTING GLOBAL BUSINESSES IN THE HEART OF THE CARIBBEAN (PREMIER EVENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS)
OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS – “THE VALUE OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE – COLLABORATION – PARTNERS INVESTMENT – FOSTERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT”
- Speaker: Ambassador Andrew Young (Virtual)
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
OPENING PRESENTATION
Session 2: “AFRICA, CARIBBEAN, US – A NECESSARY PATH TO DEVELOPMENT – A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE”
“THE PJ PATTERSON, CENTER AT UWI – FOR ADVOCACY TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA, THE CARIBBEAN AND THE DIASPORA.”
- Presenter: Most Hon. PJ Patterson – Former Prime Minister of Jamaica
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Session 3: LEADERSHIP FORUM – URGENT NEED OF COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE – COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRIES OF COLOR
Speakers:
- Congressmember Yvette Clarke
- Dr. Hazel Dukes – President NAACP, NY
- Hon. Charles Rangel – Former member of the US congress
- Hon. Carl Heastie – Speaker of NY Assembly
- Hon. Kevin Parker – Senator NY Senate
- Hon. Diane Abbott – MP, UK Parliament
- Hon. Latoya Joyner – NYS Assembly
Moderator: Dr. Moronke Oshin-Martin – Assoc. Man. Director, MCCGUSA
11:15 M – 2:30 PM LUNCHEON
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Session 4: GOLDEN TRIANGLE INVESTMENT – A GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR INVESTMENT IN FRONTIER MARKETS – CHANGING IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL ARCHITECTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – UNLOCKING NEW HORIZONS
Speakers:
- Congressman Gregory Meeks (Virtual)
- Lorna Johnson – President, LMJ Global
- Mariame McIntosh Robinson – President, Questa Inc.
- Dr. Pamela Jolly – CEO, Torch Enterprises
- Moderator: Jason Martin
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Session 5: POLY – CRISIS PREPARATION – A WINDOW
IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON TOURISM AI, BLOCKCHAIN AND GAP
Speakers:
- Technology GAP/AI – Sachin Narode, Marva Allen
- Cyber Security – Kevin Gordon
- Protecting Sovereignty – Dr. Ivelaw Griffith
7:00 PM -10:00 PM
Session 6: HOST COUNTRY EXPERIENCE – DINING – ENTERTAINMENT
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2023
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Session 1: WOMEN OF POWER AND INFLUENCE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN ALL AREAS INSPIRATIONAL – MOTIVATIONAL – INFORMATIVE
Speakers:
- Hon. Diane Abbott – Member of UK Parliament
- Hon. Letitia James – Attorney General State of New York (Virtual)
- Lorna Johnson – President, LMJ GlobalTremaine Wright – Chair of NY Cannabis Board
- Dr. Pamela Jolly – CEO, Torch Enterprises
- Moderator: Denise Mitchum
10:15 AM – 12 NOON
Session 2: HEALTH – THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE LESSONS LEARNED FROM COVID – NEW ADVANCES – DYNAMIC DISCUSSION
Speakers:
- Marie Millet – CEO of Morris Heights Health Center
- Dr. Michena Brooks – Podiatrist, NYC
- Dr. Sophia Lubin – OB/GYN, NYC
- Dr. Pamela Jolly – CEO Torch Enterprises
- Moderator: Dr. Lesly Kernisant
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Session 3: TOURISM – SPURRING GROWTH & WEALTH OPPORTUNITIES IN GT-CCC
A FUSION EXPERIENCE UNLOCK NEW HORIZON INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
Speakers:
- Hon. Gary Sandler – Executive VP, Sandals Unique Vacations
- Sachin Narode – CEO/Founder of Xeni
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM LUNCHEON
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
FIRESIDE (Seaside) CHATS
Speakers:
- Dr. Leroy Graham – The Musical Path
- Carmeta Albarus – FURI – Hope, Restoration of Deportees
- Congressmember Yvette Clarke – A Conversation
2:45 PM – 4:45 PM
CONFERENCE TOWN HALL – OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE, AGENDA – BUILDING THE WAY FORWARD
ALL ARE CALLED TO PARTICIPATE
6:30 PM
GALA RECEPTION
7:30 PM
GALA DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONIES
Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. Hazel Dukes
Garvey Awards Presentations
- Hon. Diane Abbott – Member of the UK Parliament
- Hon. Gary Sandler – EVP Sandals
- Dr. Lesly Kernisant – Healthcare Specialist
- Speaker: Hon. Yvette Clarke
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2023
9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
12 NOON
DEPARTURES