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Barbados to host the inaugural Global Supply Chain Forum in partnership with UNCTAD from May 21-24 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. Key discussions on supply chain challenges and solutions.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds announces Barbados hosting the inaugural Global Supply Chain Forum at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre from May 21 to 24. Organized in partnership with UNCTAD, the event will address critical supply chain issues globally.
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