Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the purpose of the BMA ?
  2. Who can join the BMA ?
  3. What are the benefits of being a member of the BMA ?
  4. My company is an international company, can my organisation still become a member?
  5. How do I join the BMA ?
  6. What is BMEX ?
  7. I'm not a member of the BMA, can my organisation still exhibit at BMEX ?
  8. My company is not a local corporation can we still exhibit at BMEX?
  9. How do I register for BMEX ?

What is the purpose of the BMA ?

To promote and encourage the development  in Barbados of manufacturing operations suitable to the community and capable of making a contribution to the economic and social development of the Nation.
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Who can join the BMA ?

 Any producer of goods and services. 

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What are the benefits of being a member of the BMA ?

To represent the interests of manufacturers and other producers before the Government and local, regional and extra-regional bodies with the capacity to make rules effecting the interest and well-being of members. 

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My company is an international company, can my organisation still become a member ?

Yes.

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How do I join the BMA ?

Complete a form of application which can be supplied on demand.  It is considered by the Council of Management which decides on the merits of the application and decides on the category of membership of the applicant. 

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What is BMEX ?

BMEX (2000) is the annual trade fair promoted by the organisation.  BMEX (2000), now in its  17th year, provides the opportunity for producers to present their products to the general public.  It was raised to the level of an international trade fair in 1997.

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I'm not a member of the BMA, can my organisation still exhibit at BMEX ?

Yes.

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My company is not a local corporation, can we still exhibit at BMEX ?

Yes.

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How do I register for BMEX ?

Complete the appropriate forms in the Exhibitors' Manual and forward them to the Secretariat with any fees required.

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Revised: May 24, 2000 .