F O R E W O R D
Commissioner of Economic & Labour Affairs,Island Territory of Bonaire Netherlands Antilles.

Dear Entrepreneurs,

As commissioner responsible for the economic development of the Island Territory of Bonaire, I would like to take advantage of this opportunity to invite you to our 1st Annual Investment Conference.

The Government of which I form part of foresees small business development as one of the main challenges for sustainable economic growth. I am fully inclined that through the stimulation of small business and entrepreneurs to the economic base of Bonaire through an event as this conference, will contribute to generate employment within the private sector.

My Government is fully committed and has started a structural process of improving our investment climate. I am also proud to inform you that our present educational system is designed to supply the private sector with the qualified and skilled personnel required.

It is with the abovementioned in perspective that I would like to welcome you to our conference, with the hope that you will decide to invest and/or find business partners on Bonaire.

Sincerely,

Burney el Hage

Commissioner of Economic and Labour Affairs