UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 8, 2005 MANARIS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) NEVADA 000-33199 88-0467848 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer ID) of incorporation) 1155 Rene-Levesque Blvd. West Suite 2720 Montreal, Quebec Canada H3B 2K8 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code) (514) 337-2447 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) WITH COPIES TO: DARRIN OCASIO ESQ. SICHENZIA ROSS FRIEDMAN FERENCE LLP 1065 AVENUE OF AMERICAS NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018 Tel:(212) 930-9700 Fax:(212) 930-9725 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS On November 8, 2005, Jos J. Wintermans, 59 years old, was appointed as a Director of Manaris Corp. Mr. Wintermans has held a number of executive positions in the financial services, retail, manufacturing and distribution sectors. From June 2001 to December 2004, Mr. Wintermans served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Sodisco-Howden Group. From December 1999 to June 2001 served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director for Skyjack. From June 1996 to May 1997, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Rogers Cable Ltd. From 1988 to 1995, he served as Chief Executive Officer for Canadian Tire Acceptance Ltd. In 1996, he was named Senior Vice-President, Diversified Business for its parent company, Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). Mr. Wintermans began his career in 1976 with General Foods Canada Ltd. as a Senior Product Manager. From 1978 to 1986 he held the following positions: Director of Marketing at Standard Brands Canada Inc.; Vice-President, Marketing at Bristol Myers Products Canada Inc.; and Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing for American Express Canada Inc. Mr. Wintermans is currently the Chairman of the Junior Achievement of Canada Foundation, a non-profit organization. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated this 14th day of November, 2005. MANARIS CORPORATION Dated: November 14, 2005 By: /s/ John G. Fraser ------------------ John G. Fraser President and Chief Executive Officer