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ABACUS has also attended trade missions in the Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, and France, all with the intention of seeking joint ventures. This is aligned with Nelson’s ultimate business wish, which is penetration into the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific markets. “I think the region has a prime opportunity with the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed between the EU and the Caribbean. For us in the professional services sector, I think the prospects are even more attractive.” At the regional level, Nelson wants to see more firms collaborating with each other, so as to strengthen the delivery of products and services. “In the Caribbean, we need to see ourselves as one, it’s the only way to successfully compete against bigger firms. The region has so much to offer the rest of the world, and we have a competitive advantage especially within our services sector. What is needed is more unity and cooperation.” Nelson believes that the success he achieved can be mirrored in other regional firms if they focus on the overarching principle of having a commitment to cost effectiveness and competitive service excellence.

Contact: Nelson Pierre Managing Principal ABACUS Inc. P.O Box 2048 15 Kennedy Avenue, Roseau, DOMINICA Web: www.abacus-inc.com Email: nelson.pierre@abacusinc.com Tel: 767-440-9704

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