Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis (left), who will head The Bahamas’ delegation to CHOGM in Rwanda, met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame during the recent CARIFTA Games held in Jamaica. President Kagame was on a three-day state visit to Jamaica.
Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis (left), who will head The Bahamas’ delegation to CHOGM in Rwanda, met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame during the recent CARIFTA Games held in Jamaica. President Kagame was on a three-day state visit to Jamaica.

Rwanda will host over 5,000 delegates from the 54 member countries of the Commonwealth for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) that is slated for June 20-25, The New Times Rwanda reported on May 14.

The meeting will also host over 30 heads of state who have confirmed their attendance, high-level government officials, business people and academicians. 

There are many expectations from business operators in all sectors of the economy. Different social events have been planned including the Kigali fashion show, June 21-23 at Kigali Arena, with about 800 expected guests, and will feature local and international designers.

Ariella Kageruka, the chief tourism officer at the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), said, “This will be an opportunity for local designers to market, showcase and sell the made in Rwanda products to culminate into a fashion show. This will be in the course of the business forum.”

During a meeting between the RDB and the private sector, operators were presented with different programs that will be undertaken in the course of four forums that will take place. Having 5,000 people from around the world coming to Rwanda will translate into revenues in terms of accommodation and expenses but it will also provide additional benefits and business opportunities.

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  1. It’s with great pleasure to know the vision of all this , right from the start years back I see the manifestation and I will proudly say it has boosted it’s member states and impacted them to start living like the mother head. Though one out of curiosity could like to know if their vacancy openings and how to go about it.? Thanks

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