I invite everyone to stand for the arrival of the Prime Minister of St. Lucia, Honorable Alan Michael Shastney.歡迎深入西雅總理查森納進場Okay, this morning we are honored to have the Royal St. Lucia Police Bandto perform the national anthems of St. Lucia and Taiwan.To the Royal St. Lucia Police Band for your beautiful performance.You may be seated.謝謝深入西雅皇家樂隊Honorable Alan Michael ShastneyPrime Minister and Minister for Finance, Economic Growth, Job Creation, External Affairs and the Public ServiceHonorable Andy Daniel, Speaker of the House of AssemblyFormer Governor GeneralHer Excellency Dame Paulette LuizineHonorable Bradley Felix, Minister for Commerce, International TradeInvestment, Enterprise Development and Consumer AffairsOther Members of CabinetMembers of the House of AssemblyHer Excellency Elma Jins IsaacAmbassador of St. Lucia to the OISCS and CARICOMOther Resident AmbassadorsHeads of Regional and International Organizations with Diplomatic StatusMr. Benjamin Emanuel Cabinet SecretaryMr. Sophia HenryPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, International TradeInvestment, Enterprise Development and Consumer AffairsOther Permanent SecretariesDeputy Permanent SecretariesHeads of Private Sector AgenciesLadies and GentlemenAnd our viewers who are watching live on the NTNLive StreamWe welcome you this morning. Good morningWe welcome you to the 12th annual St. Lucia Taiwan Trade ShowAnd this has been going on for as you can tell 12 yearsSo it's a good initiative and we are happy to be friends with TaiwanWoshi Jintien de JunshurenLeander Kaliq ShibatisI'm your host Stephen Tau from the Embassy of Republic China Taiwan in St. LuciaAt this time I'll advise you to stand as I invite Dickon Thomas Alexander to do the opening prayersPermit me to adopt the established protocolI greet you in the name of Jesus our SaviorI'll read you from the book ofChara Chapter 10 v. 1-5The wise leader will teach his peopleThe government of the intelligent man will be well-orderedAs the leader is, so will his ministers beAs the leader of the country is, so will be its inhabitantsA king without wisdomWill ruin his peopleA city will prosper through the wisdom of its rulersThe government of the earth is in the hands of the lordIn his own time he will raise up the right leaderHuman success is in the hands of the lordAnd he clothes the rulers with his gloryThe word of the lordNow let us prayFather you are all present here todayWe thank you for each mind and each heart that fills the presence of this roomWe thank youOnly you truly know what we are setting out to accomplish todayWe have ideasWe have wisdomHence and daily instructionsWe have talents, abilities and time to workHowever, only you can see in perfect detail the end of every beginningEvery project, every season, every lifeNothing is ever in vain for even mistakes and missteps are used for goodYour righteousness transcends all our effortsUnunderstandingForgive us heavenly father for our prideThe pride that threatens to unequalify usStrengthen our confidence in who you have made us to beSet us free from comparison in order to work together efficientlyBless this great showBless all those presentAs well as the lives of those who will encounter afterwardsPrepare us to make every moment countMay the good lord continue to protect, guide and bless the government and people of St. LuciaAnd by extension the government and people of the Republic of China on TaiwanForgive our lordAnd the people saysPlease be seatedNow we welcome Mrs. Sofia M. HenryPermanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise DevelopmentAnd Consumer Affairs to the podium to give her welcome remarksPlease allow me to adopt the protocol already establishedI bid you a pleasant morningAs the permanent secretary within the Ministry of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise DevelopmentAnd Consumer AffairsIt is indeed a privilege to welcome youTo the opening of the 12th annual St. Lucia Taiwan partnership trade showUnder the theme familyThe trade show has been a special event on the ministry's calendarAnd we are extremely happy to partner with our extended family at the Taiwanese EmbassyTo bring it to fruition once morePlease allow me to extend sincere thanks and appreciation to his ExcellencyDouglas SittishenAnd his team who have remained selfless and resolute in their commitmentAt ensuring the participation of Taiwanese companiesAdditionally giving our local companies an opportunityTo bring to the public their offeringsAmbassadorYour commitment to growth and development of small businessesAnd by extension our country St. LuciaIs evident in the number of ways your team has supported my ministryThe continual enhancementQuality and sustainabilityOf the trade show throughout the yearsTestaments our progress along paths of continuous growthFor our economyAs the month of November comes to an endNovember is observed as businessmanWe are embracing this year's themePropelling growth through entrepreneurshipWe remain focused on building an entrepreneurial cultureAnd promoting entrepreneurship throughout the breadth of St. LuciaToday we are witnessing an increase in the number of entrepreneurs from St. LuciaAnd Taiwan showcasing the authentic products and servicesThis speaks to the importance of St. LuciaTaiwan partnershipAs we build on our capacity to deliver world-class products and servicesOur responsibility as governmentAnd development partners is to work togetherIn enhancing our business environmentTo enable the entrepreneurial culture to thriveThe St. Lucia Taiwan partnership trade showIs a very important eventAs it provides the opportunity for business representatives to interactWith their targeted customersHonorable Alan Michael ShasnePrime minister and minister for financeEconomic growth, job creation, external affairs and the public serviceWe are encouraged by your commitment to enterprise growth and developmentThanks for taking time off your busy schedule to participate in this ceremonyHonorable Andy DanielSpeaker of the House of AssemblyI wish to warmly welcome youHer ExcellencyDame Colette LuizziFormer governor generalThank you for gracing us with your presenceHonorable Bradley FelixMinister for commerce international tradeInvestment enterprise development and consumer affairsI applaud you for your sterling leadershipAnd warmly welcome youOther members of cabinetOther members of the House of AssemblyIt is my pleasure to welcome you to this ceremonyResident ambassadorsHeads of regional and international organizations with diplomatic statusHeads of civil servicePermanent secretariesPrivate sector representativesMy team from the ministry of commerceOther invited guestsLadies and gentlemenWelcome to the 12th annualSt Lucia Taiwan partnership trade showI encourage you to support the businesses represented hereTake a moment to speak with the representativesSample make purchasesAnd please provide feedbackOn the product and service offeringsThank you for sharing this moment with my trade partnerAt this time we will be honored with our cultural presentationBy the St Lucia School of MusicThe exhibition will not be open without some sort of performanceSo we welcome you at this timeThank you very muchWelcome to the St Lucia School of MusicWe are honored to have you hereIt is the time to thank the St Lucia School of MusicFor this wonderfully put together musical renditionAt this time ladies and gentlemenWe would like to proceedAnd we would now welcome on stageHis Excellency Douglas Zhenzhen ChenAmbassador of the Republic of China TaiwanTo give his remarks接下來請我們歡迎中華民國主St Lucia大使館勝鄭中大使發表演說 Honorable Speaker Andy DanielHer Excellency Dan Collen-LouiseyFormer Governor GeneralMinister Mary IsaacParliament Distinguished GuestGood morningIt is my honor to attend the opening ceremony of2019 St Lucia Taiwan partner trade showThis morningAnd I'm very delighted to tell youThat this event has become the mostSignificant commercial platform in St LuciaI would like to tell youTaiwan is now rankedAs the 23rd biggest economy around the worldAnd 97.7% of Taiwan companiesA small and the medium size enterpriseSMESWhich represents about 78.5Of jobs opportunities in TaiwanSo Taiwan is well knownHow to assist SAMESTo become a vibrant engineFor economic growthSMES not only create a large number ofEmployment opportunitiesBut alsoThe key to providing productivityFlexibility and the creativityRequire the new edge of global economySo I still remember1970s 80sMany Taiwanese salesmenTravel around the worldJust with the very smallWe call it 007 suitcaseWith some samplesAnd they visit different customersPossible buyers around the worldAnd they brought back a lot ofOldersAnd they produce many many jobOpportunities in TaiwanAnd make another money for TaiwanUntil nowToday we have eightExhibitors from TaiwanThey travelAcross the sea toSan LuciaAnd one of theExhibitors Ms. YangShe has been here for three executive yearsSo this is the spirit of theSMESFrom TaiwanThey try to promoteTheir products around the worldAnd try to createMore working opportunitySoYou know todayThis ratio is a partnership eventBetween Taiwan and San LuciaSo I'm pleased to introduceWe have eight companies from TaiwanWhose products and services includesAdjustable cushionPilosOffice chairsKitchen applianceFitness equipmentSolar system lightHigh quality teaNetwork video recorderSecurity systemBacklit equipmentAnd electrical engineeringAs I mentionedTrace show is a platform to exchange ideaAnd the business opportunitiesI encourage all of the participatingCompanies to use this platform wellMaybe next yearWith the permission of the Minister FelixWe could even expand and reach outTo company and the business leadersFrom neighboring countriesAnd invite them to this tradePlease trade show with usMy colleague told me thatThe ministry of commerceAnd the trade show organizing committeeHave invested a great effortsTo come up with many interesting eventsSuch as the fashion showKaraoke and Azumba fitnessI would like to take this opportunityTo extend my appreciationTo the honorable Minister FelixThe ministry of commerceTrace show organizing committeeAnd all its investorsThank you for your timeYour effortYour cooperationAnd your participationWithout your contributionWe won't have this event todaySo would you please give everybodyA big round of applauseLadies and gentlemenThis is the 12 years ofWe have the trade show in San LuciaIn Asia12 years represent a full circle in timeAs the trade showEnters next circleLet's hope for a brighterAnd even more prosperous futureFor the business communitiesOf our two countriesLast but not the leastI would like to take this opportunityTo express my gratitudeTo the honorable prime ministerEllen ChestnutThank you very much for youFor joining us this morningIt's your time scheduleAnd thank you very muchFor your support for our trade showWe expectIn the next 12 yearsThe trade show still can be heldIn San LuciaThank you very muchThank youThank you ambassador ShenSheshe ShenSheshe ShandashiAnd he mentioned karaokeSo if you want to see ambassador singCome to the karaokeAnd Saturday afternoonYou will see him singMy wayOkayAt this timeWe will inviteCaribbean greensThe lab is still panThey will now serve in usWith a beautiful medleyOf local musicSo you will have a nice serenadeEarlier on this timeYou'll get some local a bit musicSo we welcome them at this timeWhen you came inYou were given a programSheetThere are free sheetsWith free red dots on itLook at your sheetDo you see a red dot anybodyI see one, two, okayOnly threeSo what happenedYou just won yourselfA voucherTo be used from anyoneOf the exhibitorsThat are here todayI don't know the valueMaybe 20 maybe 50Maybe 100But you wonSo hold your sheetsAnd then you can go to anyoneOf the exhibitorsOr one of the personsWith the blue shirtsAnd they will assist youTogetherSo you were just lucky todayOkay, and this trade showIs going on from today till sundaySo it's a free day trade showThe time of the trade show is from 10am to 8pmSo you're welcome to visitFriday, Saturday and SundayCome and patronizeAnd as ambassador saidWe will be having karaokeSo if you cannot singYou can carry your own keyIt's okayWe'll be having Zumba fitnessSo come ready to exercise as wellWe'll be having lots of life performancesAs well as aYes, we will have in life performancesAnd we'll be also having a modeling sectionOkay, where all the different productsFrom our clientsThe earrings, the clothing, the shoesThe bags will be displayedBut in fashionSo you won't want to miss itAnd that fashion showIs taking place on sunday afternoonSo you don't want to miss itSo spread the wordTo your friends and familyAnd remember that the trade showIs the theme this year is familySo we want to encourage youTo bring your family alongWhen you come inSo bring your fatherYour grandmotherEverybodySo you may just get a priceIf you bring your entire familyThe price is going onThroughout the entire three daysOkaySo please remember and spread the wordAlso we have a number of exhibitorsIn totalI'm not sure if it was mentionedWe have 46 exhibitors from St. LuciaRanging from health and beautyWe have also craftWe have food and beverageNumber of beauty winesAnd so forthSo you can also enjoySo we welcome you to come to the trade showAt this time we present to youThe steelpan orchestraThank you to the Caribbean grainsLibrary steelpan group for thisWonderfully put togetherMusical pieceWasn't it beautifulWhen we say young peopleWe need to encourage themSo give them another round of applauseAnd if you want to see more of themThey will be there on SaturdayThey're coming backSo they'll be here for more entertainmentSo you can hear more of themWe also will be havingKisha, a solutionInternational recordingSoca artistsThat's later todayActually6 to 6 30We're also having dominoesBring your dominoesIt's a family eventThat's what we're portraying this yearSo bring your dominoesWe have that as well on all three daysWe also haveDishon Augustine with the live bandHe was the winner of theAfa Ale Challenge 2019And you first teens winner 2017He will be here with us on SundayAs wellFrom 6 45 to 7 p.m.And for those interested in theZumba fitnessIt's Saturday from 5 30 to 6 p.m.And we're only taking up to 40Person so register earlyThe Christmas karaoke is at6 to 7 30 on SaturdaySo by that timeYou would have cooked your foodAnd then everythingSo everybody needs to be hereFor karaokeWe also have face painting onSaturday and also on SundaySo again a lot in storeAnd if you want more informationAbout the timesIf you don't want to be thereThe whole dayThen you could see one of usAt the front and we will giveYou the scheduleThank youThank youSo now that's ladies and gentlemenMay we welcomeAllen Brow Bradley FelixMinister for commerceInternational tradeInvestment enterprise developmentAnd consumer affairsTo give his welcome remarksBright ministerAllen ShastneyHonorable speaker of the houseMr.Andy DanielExcellencyDame PelletLouisey former governor generalThe honorablePhilippe PierreLeader of the oppositionCabinet colleaguesExhibitorsStaff of the ministryLadies and gentlemenGood morningOf courseI noticed the taglineFrom the librarySteel orchestraUFO empowermentThrough musicAnd where's AnnoAnno I noticed theBass drumAs a sponsorThe bass drum of theSteel orchestra seemed to haveHow done its useful lifeAnd if you were paying attentionOn Tuesday we passed some newFiscal incentivesIncluding theMusical and entertainment sectorSo you can now get them a newA new bass drumUmYou know just toTo to toExpond a little on thatWe alsoWill be openingTo very soon you'll be hearingAbout twoMusical recording studiosWhich would definitely enhanceYou know our musical industrySo indeed exciting things are happeningI am indeed excitedTo be here at the unveilingOf our 12th annualSend lucid taiwanese partnership trade showOver the yearsThe trade show has servedAs a symbol of unityBetween the respective governments ofSend lucidAnd the republic of china and taiwaneseAnd has strengthened the tiesBetween the two nationsAllowing our people to interactShare ideas, cultures, technologiesAnd economic enhancementMy team at the ministry of commerceInternational trade investmentEnterprise developmentAnd consumer affairsHas worked closely with theOfficials of the embassyOf the republic of china and taiwaneseTo finalize logisticsMarketing optionsBudgetsAnd other criticalDetails necessaryTo make this event successfulI will imagineThat this 12-year relationshipStarted off with a host of formalitiesAnd apprehension on both sidesBut it has developed into aCordial relationshipBetween our officesAnd by extension our two countriesThis initial business relationshipHas grown from being aMay strategic partnershipTo now becoming somewhat of aFamily affairFor this reasonIt is quite fittingThat the theme familyHas been chosen for this year's eventThe many familiar faces to welcome usReminds me of the importanceOf the work of my ministryWe are conscious of theCompetitive nature of theCurrent globalized trading environmentAnd note that it isImperity that we continue to fosterA collaborativeAnd strengthened partnershipWith our counterpartsIn order to respond proactivelyAnd constructivelyTo the demands of the dynamicBusiness environmentAs the lead government agencyWith responsibility forEnterprise developmentWe are the ministry of commerceInternational trade investmentEnterprise developmentAnd consumer affairsRemain committed to workingWith the governmentAnd people of the republicOf China on TaiwanWhile learningAnd benchmarking ourAgainst your best practicesYour commitment to the growthAnd development of small businessesAnd by extensionOur countries and LuciaIs well noted and appreciatedThroughout the yearsWe have seen the showcasingOf businesses from the republicOf China on TaiwanProducing eco-friendlyWorld-class innovationAnd designUtilizing state-of-the-artManufacturing techniquesThis event has grownFrom strength to strengthFrom an initialThirteen solution companiesIn 2007And now in 2019To over 45 companiesWhich are here to showcaseThis increaseIs attributable to ourEntrepreneursEmbracing opportunitiesTo expand their customerReach and market shareIt would be remiss of meNot to make special mentionOf entrepreneursWho have used this platformTo establish market presenceWas an avenue for product enhancementI would like at this pointTo recognize our 2019Win of the San Lucia Chamber of CommerceSmall businesses of the year awardAbby's exotic blendsAbby, if you are thereCould youAbby's across thereMiss Chandel's Alexander storyIs one of tenacity and hard workAs a working mother and entrepreneurGiven her many challengesShe has been able to take her placeIn this dynamic business environmentWith the continuous improvementTo her product and processesCongratulations,AbbyAnother very worthy mentionIs Mrs.Kristin SamuelKristin, where are you?I saw you a while agoKristin is a creative, enthusiasticAward-winning solution designerAnd I will also sayA childhood CDC friend of mineShe is one of a kindHand-painted, hand-crafted bagsAnd accessoriesIt was at this trade showThat her journey of excellence beganSince then, she has grownAnd continuously expand her line of offeringsKristin was part of team San LuciaWhich participated in Carrie FesterThis year in Trinidad and TobagoWhere she showcased her workWhich was well received by visitorsTo her boothIn addition, her brandKristin creations received the awardFor international recognitionFrom Caribbean style and culture awardOf excellence in fashion innovationTake a bow, KristinThese special mentions are only twoOf the many entrepreneurs who have usedThe San Lucia Taiwan partnership trade showTo propel their successEmbracing the opportunity for feedbackFrom the many customers who come to visitDuring the eventThe San Lucia Taiwan partnershipTrade show is also an ideal opportunityFor entrepreneurs and the publicTo meet with representativesFrom the Taiwanese companiesAnd establish the relationshipsThat are critical to business successesFor both countriesThis year, to encourage interactionBetween our exhibitors and buyersWe added a new component to this eventCall creative linkagesThe buyer's marketplaceThis activity served as a precursorTo the trade showAnd took place on November 28th 2019Representatives and purchasing managersFrom hotels, boutiquesSupermarketsAnd other key business partnersWho are important to our value chainWere afforded the opportunityTo engage manufacturersAnd service providersWith the hope of developingMutually beneficial relationshipsBy all accounts, the event appearedTo be well receivedI am confident that we will soon hearOf more success storiesWhich will be told at next year's eventThe presence of all here todayMadame ExcellencyThe prime ministerAnd my other ministerial colleaguesSpeaks volume to my government's commitmentTo trade facilitation, growthAnd diversificationEcho in the words of the permanent secretaryI would like to encourage you to supportThe exhibiting entitiesPlease take a moment to speakWith their representativesAnd most of all provide feedbackWhich will only serve to makeThe products or services betterI am sure our returning entrepreneursHave used feedback from customersTo enhance the products and servicesAnd I want to recognizeMadame, you've been here for three years continuouslyIt is a great pleasure to be hereTo share in another rewarding experienceAt the 12th annual San Luzhou Taiwan Partnership Trade ShowAcknowledgement and thank youParticularly to the teamFrom the Ministry of CommerceAnd the Taiwanese EmbassyFor making this event possibleAnd undoubtedly successfulI wish to thank the Taiwanese delegationAnd our local businessesFor your participation in this trade showSpecial guestsLadies and gentlemenI thank you for being part of this auspicious occasionThere will be something for everyoneSo we invite you to attend this three-day family affairInvite friends, family, family membersAnd take advantage of this opportunity to networkGod's richest blessingsI thank youThank you Minister Bradley FelixFor your warm remarksAnd at this timeI would like you to proceed to the frontFor the cutting ribbon cutting ceremonySo Minister Bradley FelixAnd we also inviteHis Excellency Douglas J. Jung ChenTo the cutting ceremonyI would like to apologize on behalfOf the Prime Minister of San LuzhouHonorable Allen Michael ShastneyHe had to leaveSo this eventWill declare the trade show officially openOkayWe'd also like to invite the speakerOf the House of AssemblyHonorable Andy DanielTo the cutting ribbon cutting ceremonyThank you SpeakerMinister and AmbassadorFor the ribbon cutting ceremonyAnd it marks the startOf this year'sTaiwan San Luzhou Partnership Trade ShowAnd now I invite Miss Alana DuasTo do the vote of thanksKindly allow me to adopt the protocolThat has already been establishedAnd to bid everyone a good morningOn behalf of the Ministry of CommerceInternational Trade InvestmentEnterprise DevelopmentAnd Consumer AffairsAlong with the EmbassyAnd the Republic of China TaiwanI wish to thank you allFor taking time to join us hereThis morningOn the 12th annualSaint Luzhou TaiwanPartnership Trade ShowThe government and peopleOf the Republic of China TaiwanContinues to provideTremendous supportYea after yearTo ensure the realizationOf this trade showAnd for their commitmentWe express our heartfeltThanks and appreciationDrawing even closer to homeThe Ministry would like to acknowledgeAnd thank Mr. Bill WangCouncillorAnd Mr. Jonathan YangSecond Secretary of the EmbassyOf the Republic of China TaiwanFor their stewardship, patienceAnd support thus farTo words ensuring that this trade showIs one like no otherWe are indeed grateful to youAs part of our familyAndeniablyWe need to also thankOur dedicated entrepreneursWho have continued to commit themselvesTo improvement of their productsAnd servicesUsing this platform as a meansTo engage with the targeted customersYour participation in this year'sTreat showIs a testimony of yourIs a testimonyOf your commitmentTo wanting to do betterWe remain confidentThat the authentic quality productsAnd servicesThat you will be showcasing hereWill exceed the expectations of allAnd help to meet your business objectives Honorable Minister Bradley FelixYour words of support and encouragementI am sure have quailed the anxietiesOf our clientsAnd have made them even more readyTo embrace this new experienceWe also want to extend thanksTo the staff of the ministry of commerceInternational trade investmentAnd surprise development and consumer affairsFor their continued supportWe must express thanks to the trade show committeeWhich was spearheaded by Mrs Ruth AnnKarisco PhilipWho continues to work aboveAnd beyond the call of dutyTo ensure that this exceptional showContinues to go onWe at the ministry thank you allFor your presence and your participation here todayAnd invite you to support the exhibitionsDo enjoy the rest of your dayEarlier on in the programWe were favored with special renditionFrom the St. Lucia School of MusicAnd the libraryStill pan groupThe ceremony would be incompleteIf we did not have a presentation fromThe Taiwanese groupA Taiwanese cultural presentationCalled the lion danceSo we invite them at this timeTo performThank you for the cultural performanceIt really makes me feel back to TaiwanHonorable guestsLadies and gentlemenOur opening ceremony for this morningHas come to an endOn behalf of the Republic of ChinaTaiwan Embassy in St. LuciaAnd the minister of commerceInternational trade investmentEnterprise development and consumer affairsWe thank you for your presenceIn participatingIn the opening ceremonyFor the 12th annualSt. Lucia Taiwan partnership trade show