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THE FIFTH CARIBBEAN BEEKEEPING CONGRESS GUYANA : 9 - 14 NOVEMBER 2008 |
Promoting Organic Beekeeping in Guyana and the Caribbean through Strategic Investment
REGISTRATION FORM
Name_____________________________________
Address __________________________________
Organization_______________________________
Position __________________________________
Phone ________________ Fax ________________
E-Mail ____________________________________
REGISTRATION FEES
International Delegates |
US $300 |
Caribbean Delegates |
US $300 |
Guyana Delegates |
US $200 |
Accommodation
The following rates are the rates of the Hotels short listed:
|
Single |
Double |
|
US $ |
Le Meridien Pegasus |
150 |
180 |
Cara Lodge |
75 |
90 |
Cara Suites |
70 |
75 |
Grand Coastal Inn |
60 |
70 |
Ocean View International |
50 |
60 |
Waterchris |
40 * |
50 * |
Breakfast and all taxes included except where indicated. Triple, quadruple and group rates are available. Bed and breakfast available from US $25. Transfers will be provided for delegates staying at listed hotels.
Please write 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd choice and send cost for one night for the most expensive choice. See brochure for cost and other accommodation.
TOTAL PAYMENT _______________
PAYMENMT METHOD (TO BE UPDATED)
- Wire transfer to Scotia Bank, (see reverse side for instructions) ( )
- Bank Draft payable to Fifth Caribbean Beekeeping Congress Association. ( )
Signature: _______________________________
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Fees include: access to all sessions, Delegate’s kit, field trip, welcome reception, culture show, lunch, morning and evening refreshments.
Pre Congress and Post congress Trips
A series of nature based trips to the Hinterlands of Guyana are being offered. Experience the wide diversity of Guyana fauna and flora, along with its endless mountains, lakes and rivers. Limited space available, contact the Congress Secretariat for details.
Guyana and Beekeeping in Guyana
Guyana lies at the point where the Caribbean meets South America. It has incredibly wonderful lands of unspoiled beauty, where the virgin rainforest leads to the Amazon Basin. As the only English speaking country in South America, Guyana sits like a gem in the crown of the continent, defying the raging Atlantic Ocean.
Based on its untouched rainforest, Guyana has the potential to be one of the top producers of honey in the Caribbean. Guyana has been in the production of honey for many years with a Beekeepers’ Association formed in 1953 and once had a specialized Unit within the Ministry of Agriculture. Unfortunately the honey industry went into decline in the 1980’s. Efforts to revive the industry by the Government and Stakeholders started in 2000 and were intensified in 2006.
Traditionally the Italian Honey Bees were reared until 1974–75 when the Africanized Bees arrived in Guyana and they predominates the industry. The Africanized Bees at the time forced many producers out of business and those who remained had to adapt to this more aggressive bee.
Over the years most of the Bee Hives were located in the Pomeroom River, West Coast Berbice, Mahaica and Linden Soesdyke Highway. Recently Hives begin to appear in Regions 7, 8 and 9 – all Hinterland Regions of Guyana. While no statistics are readily available, it is crudely estimated that there are approximately 200 Beekeepers with over 1,500 Hives.
FIFTH CARIBBEAN BEEKEEPING CONGRESS
Promoting Organic Beekeeping in Guyana and the Caribbean through Strategic Investment
Hosted by the
Ministry of Agriculture
In collaboration with the
Guyana Beekeepers’ Association
November 10 – 14, 2008
International Convention Centre
Lillian dale, East Coast Demerara
Guyana , South America
Invitation
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Guyana Beekeepers’ Association cordially extend an invitation to the Regional and International Beekeeping fraternity to attend and participate in the Fifth Caribbean Beekeeping Congress. This Congress of the Caribbean Beekeeping Community is a continuation of a series of Congresses started in Trinidad and Tobago in 1998, and continued in Nevis, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago in 2000, 2002 and 2005 respectively.
These Congresses provide a forum for meaningful discussion and exchange of ideas among individuals involved in the beekeeping industry. It has emerged as the most important event on the Regional Beekeeping Calendar.
Venue
International Convention Centre
Sunday 9 th November 2008
Monday 10 th November 2008
- Registration
- Opening Ceremony
- Caribbean Country Reports and Updates
- Welcome Reception and Concert
Tuesday 11 th November 2008
- Technical Papers and Posters
Wednesday 12 th November 2008
- Technical Papers and Posters
- Workshops
Thursday 13 th November 2008
- Technical Papers and Posters
- Meeting of Association of Caribbean Beekeepers’ Organization
Friday 14 th November 2008
Send completed form to:
Congress Secretariat
Ministry of Agriculture
Regent and Vlessingen Streets
Georgetown
Guyana
Telephone: (592) 225-6281
Fax: (592) 226-6700
E mail: 5beescongress@gmail.com
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