The Caribbean Council

The Caribbean Council is a London-based international organisation which assists the development of the Caribbean through the promotion of the region's interests internationally and by encouraging new and increased trade and investment with Caribbean countries.

The Council is at the centre of a network of membership organisations which aim to build mutually beneficial relationships between international companies and their Caribbean partners.

In addition, the Caribbean Council provides consultancy and trade advisory services to corporate and public sector clients as well as producing a number of weekly news publications on the Caribbean.

The Caribbean Council is wholly owned by the Caribbean Foundation, a development charity to which it remits all profits.

Caribbean Council Publications: Latest Headlines

Caribbean Insight

Haiti: Building for the future

Cuba Briefing

US looks to deepen co-operation with Cuba in Haiti

For information about how to subscribe to any of our publications please click here.

Haiti%20web%20front%20page Haiti Earthquake Appeal

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), an umbrella organisation of 13 UK registered humanitarian aid agencies, has launched a Haiti earthquake appeal.

At times of overseas emergency, the DEC brings together a unique alliance of the UK's aid, corporate,

public and broadcasting sectors to ensure that funds raised go to DEC agencies best placed to deliver effective and timely relief to people most in need.

The DEC's remit is to unite agency efforts in times of disaster to maximise funds raised and ensure they are spent in an effective and fully accountable way.

DEC Members

ActionAid ; British Red Cross ; CAFOD ; Care International UK ; Christian Aid ; Concern Worldwide ; Help the Aged ; Islamic Relief ; Merlin ; Oxfam ; Save the Children ; Tearfund ; World Vision

How to Donate

Online : http://www.dec.org.uk/donate_now/

Phone: Call 0370 60 60 900

CAF: Donate using your CAF card here .

Post: Please send a cheque made payable to DEC HAITI EARTHQUAKE and send it to DEC HAITI EARTHQUAKE, PO BOX 999, LONDON, EC3A 3AA.

Download the donate by post form and send it to the above address.

Bank: Or go to any high street bank or post office quoting Freepay 1449.

For more information about the DEC please visit http://www.dec.org.uk

Save the Date: Caribbean Council Annual Reception at the House of Lords: 1 March 2010

The Caribbean Council will once again be hosting its annual reception at the House of Lords for members, friends and distinguished guests. The event will take place on 1 March at the House of Lords, London. The 2009 reception, the largest to date, attracted over 250 guests, who heard from guest speakers Gillian Merron MP and Edmund Bartlett MP, Minister of Tourism for Jamaica. This year’s event which will have many guests from politics and the region will again be supported by sponsors and include a free prize draw that includes a holiday to the Caribbean. Invitations for the event will be sent out at the end of January.

Information about country branding and sponsorship opportunities have been sent out to members and tourist boards, however anyone who would like more information about profile raising opportunities should contact Stephanie Whittle Stephanie.whittle@caribbean-council.org

Membership Organisations