1. 2017 Annual Forecast Dinner
February 15, 2017

2. Board of Directors President: Jillian Nunes, CFA
Vice President: Jabari Banfield, CFA
Treasurer: Terry Bonnett, CFA
Advocacy: Michael Berry, CFA
Programs: Jamaal Roach, CFA
Candidate Support: Jeffrey Newton, CFA
Governance: Peter Arender, CFA
Immediate Past President: Charles King, CFA

3. Thank you to our Sponsors!
BRONZE

4. Thank you to our Sponsor!
FORECAST PRIZE

5. Thank you to our Sponsor!
COCKTAIL RECEPTION

6. Thank you to our Sponsor! FRIEND of CFA SOCIETY BARBADOS

7. The country exports approximately BBD $57 million in rum a year

8. The hybrid grapefruit was created in Barbados in the 17th century
The hybrid grapefruit was created in Barbados in the 17th century. It is a cross between the sweet orange and a pomelo.

9. Barbados as the 3rd oldest parliament system, operating continuously since 1639.

10. The island has a 99.7% literacy rate, ranking it 3rd in the world.

11. The country is 21 miles long and 14 miles wide
The country is 21 miles long and 14 miles wide. It is the 183rd in size (out of 196).

12. The name “Barbados” is derived from “the Bearded Fig Trees” which populated the island, or from the Portuguese word “Los Barbados” (bearded persons).

13. FUN FACTS

14. FUN FACTS

15. FUN FACTS

16. CFA Society Barbados has:
50 Members
74.5% Male
25.5% Female
67 CFA Program Candidates

17. Barbados is the 164th largest export economy in the world
Topic exports include:
Refined Petroleum (US $94.6 Million)
Passenger & Cargo Ships (US $69.5 Million)
Hard Liquor (US $46.6 Million)