Canning House and the Caribbean-Britain Business Council invite you to a conference exploring the links between Latin America and the Caribbean. During the event, speakers will provide general overviews of the current and historical ties between the two regions, regional and national perspectives, a review of the impact of ALBA and Petrocaribe, and the position of Haiti. This event provides an ideal opportunity to discuss the international impact that closer political and economic relations might have.

This event is FREE and open to all. Please click on the BUY TICKETS button to register.

Programme
1.30 Registration
2.00 Chair & Welcome Mr. David Jessop, Executive Director, The Caribbean Council
2.05 A Caribbean Perspective, H.E. Mr. Burchell Whiteman, High Commissioner of Jamaica
2.15 ALBA and Petrocaribe,Dr. Diana Raby, ILAS, University of Liverpool
2.35 Coffee
2.45 Chair Mr. David Thomas OBE, Chairman, Canning House
2.50 Dr. Simon Harkin, Head of South America Team, FCO
3.00 Latin America and The Caribbean - The Long View, Prof. Victor Bulmer-Thomas, University of London
3.20 Haiti: The Threat of a Good Example?, Dr. Peter Hallward, University of Middlesex
3.40 Q&A
4.00 Close and Drinks