“At the express invitation of the Kamer van Koophandel en Fabrieken (KKF; the Suriname Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Mr. Carlton James moderated the First CARICHAMBRICS+ CONFERENCE in Paramaribo, Suriname from 27 —28th of February 2020. The conference aimed at promoting economic relations under the theme “Strengthen the Interaction of the Business Relations between the CARICHAM and the BRICS+ countries”. Mr. James was expert as we have seen many times before around the Caribbean in his role as moderator. He ensured inclusion and encouraged interventions, yet kept the program on schedule. It was a renewed pleasure having him perform this vital role in Suriname in strengthening organs of the Caribbean”