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QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – JANUARY 11, 2015

Governor Kenneth Mapp
Governor Kenneth Mapp

“To our people, we need you. We need your voice and we need your support. We are committed to doing all we can on your behalf, but you too must be a part of this rebuilding. Neither I, nor anyone on my team, will ever ask more of you than we are willing to give. My Administration cannot do this alone; we must stand together or none of us will stand at all.” – Kenneth Mapp, Governor, United States Virgin Islands 

 

“We believe the Caribbean food industry can become a world leader in promoting innovative business models.” – Dr. Basil Springer, Director, Global Business Innovation Corporation

 

“What’s interesting from the news from the US market is that because the oil price has dropped, they are spending less money on gas for their cars, less money on oil for their heating, so they actually have more money to spend.” – Christopher James, President, Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association (Trinidad Express)
“Thanks to responsible fiscal management by our government, our Ministry of Finance is able to reduce the tax that is charged to visitors to make it more affordable to holiday in the Islands of The Bahamas. We are determined to make a Bahamian vacation the best value for money in the world for a holiday.” – Obie Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism, The Bahamas (Caribbean Journal)

 

“Micky (Arison’s) appointment (as FCCA Executive Commitee Chairman) further paves the path for the Executive Committee’s future. He served as chairman for 10 years and knows the importance of keeping a constant dialogue between the cruise lines and destinations to achieve mutually beneficial arrangements. His wealth of knowledge about the industry and destinations will lead the way to successful operations for both.” – Michele Paige, President, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (Caribbean Journal)

 

“Things don’t have to change the world to be important.” – Steve Jobs, American entrepreneur


 
“You’ll never find lasting happiness unless you learn to make peace with the past.” – Reverend A.R. Bernard, Senior Pastor, Christian Cultural Center, Brooklyn, New York

 

“Quotable Caribbean” is compiled by Marketplace Excellence Corporation, a full-service, integrated marketing agency committed to excellence in the fields of public relations, marketing and media coaching.

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