BIS Review 68/2004  1  Economic developments this year have undoubtedly been influenced by the steep run-up in oil prices from about $ per barrel for West Texas intermediate crude oil in December 2003 to a record level of $ per barrel this past October.
Finally, I congratulate all the entrepreneurs here tonight, especially those that have received awards, and encourage them to use their experience to nurture and mentor other aspiring entrepreneurs, so that we can collectively expand the formal business sector in this country - that is vital for employment generation. Thank you for listening. 6