41st Regional Conference of the  Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA),  the Caribbean, Americas, and Atlantic Region  Nassau, The Bahamas  July 22 - 30, 2016

March 8, 2016

TO ALL BRANCH SECRETARIES
COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION
THE CARIBBEAN, AMERICAS & ATLANTIC REGION
 

Dear Branch Secretaries:
 

In 2016 The Bahamas celebrates 289 years of Parliamentary tradition, 49 years of majority rule and 43 years of Independence.  It is therefore my pleasure on behalf of the Bahamian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to invite you to participate in the 41^st Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic Region which is slated to be held in Nassau, The Bahamas during the period July 22 – 30, 2016.
 

The theme for this year’s Conference is “Modernisation: An essential element for the Independence of Parliament and the Deepening of Democracy” and topics will be selected to reflect this theme.  Branches are asked to submit suggested topics for discussion.  We are also asking for your assistance in encouraging Members to volunteer as presenters on a topic of their choice.
 

Information on your delegation entitlement is attached and your Branch is reminded that in selecting your delegation, it is important that every effort be made to ensure that there is gender balance and that all political parties in your Parliament are represented.
 

The structure of the Conference is as follows:

1. The 9^th Regional Conference of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians will be held July 23^rd and 24^th.
2. The Regional Executive Committee Meeting will be held July 24^th. 
3. The 41^st Regional Conference will be held July 25^th to July 27^th.
4. The Annual General Meeting of the 41^st Regional Conference will be held July 27^th.
5. The 12^th Regional Youth Parliament will be held July 29^th.  

Please be advised that the necessary forms, for registration purposes, with the due dates will be forwarded to you very shortly.
 

Yours sincerely,

Dr. The Hon. Kendal Major
Conference Chairman

Parliament of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
•Tel: 1-242-322-2041  •Fax: 1-242-322-1118  •P.O. Box: N-3003, Nassau Bahamas•