PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

"COMPUTERISED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS

WORKSHOP FOR MSMEs"

Castries, February 13th, 2017; The Department of Commerce, International Trade, Investment, Enterprise Development and Consumer Affairs in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank - Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services (CDB/CTCS) Network are pleased to announce the launch of a training programme aimed at improving the capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Saint Lucia. The training falls within the mandates of the Department and CDB/CTCS Network to enhance private sector capacity to exploit the many opportunities offered within the local, regional and international markets.

In this regard, a four (4) day Workshop in Computerised Management Accounting Systems for MSMEs will be facilitated by the Department of Commerce conducted by CDB/CTCS Network Consultants from February 14th - 17th, 2017, at the ICT Centre - Bourbon Street, Castries from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.

The workshop will comprise of four (4) days of hands-on training to assist MSMEs with a greater understanding of various financial reports and information generated in the use of Quickbooks.

For further information on this activity, please contact Mrs. Junia Emmanuel-Belizaire, Commerce & Industry Officer at 468-4213 or Mr. Jonathan Allain, Business Development Officer - SEDU at 468-4248.

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