PM says next year’s summit will not be like those hosted by her predecessor

Prime Kamla Persad-Bissessar says business leaders who have signalled their intention to attend next year’s planned forum have all agreed to pay their own way. She says the forum, which is being planned, is expected to be held in the first quarter of next year. She however emphasized that the meeting will not be a "summit" like those hosted by former Prime Minister Patrick Manning. Speaking this afternoon, Persad-Bisssessar said the forum will not be a burden on taxpayers..