Think Tank Highlights Columbus Speed Cargo in Central America
Central American cargo moves at 16 km/h, equivalent to Christopher Columbus’s caravans, according to Think Huge president Juan José Daboub. The business think tank suggested that containers from Panama-Mexico need to move around 90 km/h which would require fundamental changes to road building and customs. Daboub highlighted that part of the US$7bn that has been […]
Online Members Event “El Salvador – A New Paradigm – Growth and Security”
The Caribbean Council was pleased to host an insightful members-only online event with Invest in El Salvador, presented by Beatriz Marquez Garcia. The presentation explored why El Salvador is increasingly becoming attractive to global investors and how Invest in El Salvador can support potential UK investors and exporters across a wide range of sectors, including, […]
Recent Suriname Event – The Next High Growth Market
Last week the Caribbean Council hosted an online event focused on Suriname’s economic transformation, its preparations for commercial oil production, and the opportunities for UK companies. Our members were pleased to be joined by key speakers, including HE Jane Miller OBE, British High Commissioner to Guyana and Non-Resident Ambassador to Suriname; Kathleen Healy, British Honorary […]
Online Members Event – Suriname
New online event for Caribbean Council Members. Suriname – The Next High Growth Market. Wednesday, 9th April at 4.00pm (BST). We are delighted that distinguished senior business leader and British Honorary Consul, Kathleen Healy has agreed to make a presentation to our members together with her colleague, Patrick Healy, the Group CEO of Consolidated Industries Corporation; and to then join us […]
Round-table Event | IDB and The Caribbean
The Caribbean Council is delighted to invite you to join our upcoming round-table in Central London, “The Inter-American Development Bank and The Caribbean”on Thursday, 1st May at 11:00am (for 11:15 start). The event will focus on how the IDB is promoting financing for projects in the region to drive economic growth and development; to upgrade energy […]
Uncertainty about Trinidad’s Dragon gas deal grows as Trump clamps down on Venezuela
10 March 2025 The fate of Trinidad and Tobago’s highly anticipated Dragon gas deal with Venezuela has been thrown into uncertainty following a series of hardline measures by US President Donald Trump against the Maduro Administration. The Trump administration’s recent policy reversals have cast doubt on whether the project, vital for Trinidad’s energy security and […]
Online Event with Invest in El Salvador | March 18
JOIN OUR ONLINE EVENT WITH INVEST IN EL SALVADOR The Caribbean Council in collaboration with Invest in El Salvador is delighted to invite you to join our upcoming online event: “El Salvador – A New Paradigm – Growth and Security” on Tuesday, 18th March at 3.00pm (GMT). We are excited to extend this invitation for members interested in El […]
Annual Reception 2025 | House of Lords
The Caribbean Council Annual Reception: May 22 2025 We are delighted to inform you that the Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception at the House of Lords will take place this year on Thursday, 22nd May from 18:00 to 20:30. As in previous years, the Reception will be a fantastic opportunity for attendees to engage with all of our […]
New UK Business Missions to the Region: 2025-2026
Join us in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Suriname & Guyana REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BELOW The Caribbean Council is pleased to announce our New Business Missions for 2025-2026. Due to interest and economic growth, we are looking to take delegates to the following regions: Jamaica & Dominican Republic: w/c 13 October 2025 Suriname: w/c 24 November 2025 Guyana: w/c 9 […]
UKEF Members Event | Export Solutions for the Caribbean Markets
Last week, The Caribbean Council was pleased to host an insightful member’s event with UKEF, presented by Natalie Rybova. We would like to extend a special thank you to Tom Hartley, the UK High Commissioner to the Bahamas and Jesse McDougall – Head of Export Finance for North America and the English-Speaking Caribbean (UKEF) for […]
UKEF Export Solutions Event | 12th February 2025
LOCATION: CENTRAL LONDON JOIN OUR UPCOMING EVENT WITH UKEF The Caribbean Council in collaboration with UKEF is delighted to invite you to join our upcoming in-person event:“UKEF Export Solutions for Caribbean Markets” on Wednesday, 12th February at 2.15pm arrival for 2.30pm start. We are excited to extend an invitation to an exclusive briefing tailored for members of The […]
UK Business Mission to The Bahamas – March 2025
UNLOCK NEW OPPORTUNITIES – UK BUSINESS MISSION TO THE BAHAMAS 2025 Location: Nassau Date: 10-13th March 2025 The Caribbean Council is pleased to announce our first business mission for 2025. We will be leading a UK Business Mission to The Bahamas from the 10th -13th of March 2025. This exciting programme will be our second to The […]
International Business Conference–Suriname
LOCATION: Paramaribo – Suriname DATES: 4-6 February 2025 The Caribbean Council is pleased to present the 2nd edition of the International Business Conference Suriname taking place next 4-6 February 2025 in Paramaribo. The Caribbean Council is privileged to be a Business Support Partner. This exclusive three-day B2B conference will gather key local and international stakeholders to explore business […]
Members and Ministerial Guests Meet for Christmas Networking
We would like to extend a thank you to all our wonderful members, partners and ministerial guests for joining us last night at our annual Caribbean Council Christmas Reception in central London. It was a pleasure to host you during this hectic festive season with a warming ‘rum punch’ and a delightful opportunity to catch up […]
Highlights from our Recent UK Business Mission to Guyana 2024
18 November 2024 The Caribbean Council is pleased to present a few highlights from our recent UK Business Mission to Guyana 2024. Our fourth trade mission to the beautiful country of Guyana in as many years, with our largest group yet of companies, across a wide range of sectors including shipping and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, […]
Christmas Drinks Reception 2024
Location: The Reform Club, Pall Mall, London Date: 3rd December 2024 On behalf of our President, Lord Bruce, I am delighted to invite you to The Caribbean Council’s Christmas Drinks Reception which will take place on Tuesday 3rd of December at 5.00pm at The Reform Club, Pall Mall, London. The Reception will be a lovely festive occasion for all […]
Another Successful UK Business Mission to the Caribbean – Jamaica
7 October 2024 Our latest trade mission to Jamaica was a huge success with the fantastic partnership between The Caribbean Council, The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce-Kingston and The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica It was exciting to see a very busy and productive programme of engagement with the delegates across the week with […]
Our Latest UK Business Mission – Jamaica 2024
3 October 2024 The Caribbean Council is pleased to share photos from our current UK Business Mission to Jamaica. There is no better time to do business in Jamaica! On DAY ONE – Our participating delegates and partners took part in a ‘Jamaica Business Briefing’ with insightful presentations from The JAMAICA CUSTOMS AGENCY, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Planning Institute of […]
UK Business Mission to Guyana
LOCATION: GEORGETOWN, GUYANA DATES: NOVEMBER 11-14 2024 Join the UK Business Mission to Guyana with The Caribbean Council in partnership with the Department for Business & Trade and the British High Commission Georgetown. Join the world’s fastest-growing economy. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend organised group meetings with key local players as well as […]
Latest tourism figures suggest achieving Cuba’s 2024 arrivals target difficult
9 September 2024 International visitor arrivals decreased by 1.8% in the first seven months of 2024 in comparison to the same period in 2023 according to Cuba’s National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI). The continuing downward trend for the fourth consecutive month and a particularly poor July suggest that the tourism ministry’s goal of […]
RBC’s US$200mn capital reduction sparks
6 September 2024 Amid recent sales of Caribbean operations by Canadian banks, RBC Financial (Caribbean) Ltd.’s move to reduce its capital by US$200mn is drawing attention. Though registered in Trinidad and Tobago, RBC Financial is a wholly owned subsidiary of RBC Holdings (Barbados), whose ultimate parent company is the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Consequently, […]
Caribbean Global Awards 2024
The Caribbean Council is pleased to share an upcoming London event ‘Caribbean Global Awards2024’ on September 28th. This esteemed event recognises outstanding performance and accomplishments. The Caribbean Global Awards aims to showcase awardees from around the globe who impact change and continue to recognise African & Latin American communities – with strengthened diaspora links. September 28th Leonardo […]
Roundtable event with H.E. Judith Slater – Jamaica
The Caribbean Council was pleased to hold a members-only roundtable event with H.E. Judith Slater, UK High Commissioner to Jamaica in London yesterday. Discussions surrounded the tremendous opportunities which exist to uplift existing levels of UK-Jamaica bilateral trade via the benefits of the Economic Partnership Agreement. As Jamaica invests in infrastructure development across transport, energy, security, sanitation […]
Panama Canal Pushing Ahead with $1.6bn Reservoir
12 July 2024 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has accelerated plans to construct a new reservoir to guarantee water supply at a cost of US$1.6bn. With the aim of ensuring the canal’s operation going forward, a dam on the Indio River will be put to tender. This follows a difficult 2023, when daily passages were […]
Roundtable event with HE Tom Hartley – The Bahamas
The Caribbean Council was pleased to hold a members-only roundtable event with HE Tom Hartley, the UK Commissioner to The Bahamas. We discussed the huge opportunity for the UK and the Bahamas to massively increase their trade and investment relationship. High Commissioner Hartley noted that following the Caribbean Council’s business mission to Bahamas in November […]
Roundtable event with Guyana High Commissioner HE DR Rajendra Singh
The Caribbean Council was pleased to hold a members-only roundtable event with Guyana High Commissioner HE DR Rajendra Singh, on Wednesday, 3rd July in London. Discussions presented Guyana’s wealth of opportunities for UK organisations, investors and firms with important Government-led programmes of infrastructure and public services upgrades to improve roads, bridges, ports, hospitals, schools and energy […]
Latest on Hurricane Beryl | Donation & Support Information – How to Help
4th July 2024 Dear Members and Friends As you will have followed in the media, Hurricane Beryl has caused widespread damage, destruction, power outages and disruption to water supplies and telecommunications in the South Eastern Caribbean. After hitting Barbados with high winds and storm surge, the hurricane continued its path, causing further damage in Dominica, […]
Grenada’s 50th Anniversary of Independence – London Event
Thank you to Hogan Lovell’s ‘Caribbean Desk’ for hosting a wonderful Celebratory Drinks Reception in Honour of Grenada’s 50th Anniversary of Independence. A fitting event to proudly mark Grenada’s golden jubilee of independence which rallies around the 50th theme of “One People, One Journey, One Future”. An anniversary slogan that captures the essence of a strong nation, the island’s diversity, […]
Bahamas Financial Services Board’s Wealth Briefing Panel Discussion
The Caribbean Council and its members were pleased to be part of the Bahamas Financial Services Board’s Wealth Briefing Panel Discussion – Bahamas Landfall: “A Resolute & World Class Jurisdiction”. An informative discussion led by senior figures in the Bahamian Government detailed Bahamas’ continuing successes as an international financial centre, the evolving international regulatory landscape as the […]
Cuba Initiative Members Meet the Newly Appointed Cuban Ambassador
The Caribbean Council were pleased to host a recent event in London with the Cuba Initiative Members. A wonderful meeting to welcome the newly appointed Cuban Ambassador – H.E. Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter. The Ambassador-designate highlighted the historic ties between Cuba and the United Kingdom and expressed her willingness to contribute to the strengthening of […]
Guyanese government official, businessmen sanctioned by US
21 June 2024 The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a senior Guyanese public officer and two prominent businessmen. The sanctions come in response to alleged corruptions involving the parties and the business they operate and are pursuant to Executive Order 13818, which aims to combat human rights abuses and […]
BVI IAC and Caribbean Council Construction Roundtable
The Caribbean Council were pleased to co-host a recent event in London with the BVI IAC focused on “Navigating Dispute Resolution Challenges in the Caribbean Market.” Talking points included: Thank you to all our participants and the level of engagement was outstanding, providing invaluable insights into how to enhance arbitration services to address the unique challenges in […]
Walmart Promises Billions of Central American Investment
31st May 2024 Walmart has announced investment worth at least US$1.3bn over the next five years in Central America. Of this, US$700mn has been promised to Guatemala, another US$600mn has been earmarked for Costa Rica. Cristina Ronski, Senior Vice President and General Director for Walmart Central America announced the news in which she promised to […]
Minister says reducing price inflation may take longer than expected
28th May 2024 Cuba’s Minister of Finance and Prices (MFP), Vladimir Regueiro Ale, has admitted that despite having updated the methodologies used to determine prices, Cuba’s government has so far not achieved its objective of reducing price inflation. “We have not achieved the effects we intended. Everything we have done that is new, even in […]
Another Successful Business & Investment Seminar – This Year With Tobago
On Thursday, 2nd of May, The Caribbean Council was pleased to host a Business & Investment Seminar featuring the island of Tobago with Chief Secretary of Tobago’s House of Assembly, Hon. Farley Augustine. The event focused on the extensive investment opportunities in Tobago. Notable highlights included: Tobago is actively seeking investments and partnerships in the following areas: Latest […]
Annual Reception 2024 at the House of Lords
Another successful Caribbean Council Annual Reception at the House of Lords. In the spirit of the Caribbean and the vibrant island of Tobago, the event was filled with the music of ‘cherry red” steel band, rum punch cocktails, inspiring speeches, and networking. Thank you to all our attendees. We hope you had a memorable and […]
Central Bank to reduce further cash in circulation, make banking more effective
15 April 2024 Cuba’s Central Bank (BCC) has said that it hopes this year to reduce further the amount of cash in circulation and make more effective measures announced last August that seek to direct state and non-state enterprises and individuals to use banks and magnetic cards for most transactions. The policy limited cash withdrawals […]
Caribbean countries set CBI passport price floor
11 April 2024 As international pressure mounts, four of the five Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) countries which have citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes have agreed to set a minimum price for passport sales. The compact, which is based on the six principles agreed by the OECS CBI countries during a roundtable discussion with […]
Business & Investment Seminar | Tobago
The Caribbean Council is delighted to invite you to our Business & Investment Seminar | Tobago with Chief Secretary of Tobago’s House of Assembly, Hon. Farley Augustine, on Thursday, 2nd May 2024from 10.00 to 12.00 (arrivals at 9.30am) at Victoria Park Plaza, 239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1V 1EQ. Opportunities in Tobago Largely undeveloped, Tobago offers many opportunities to develop new […]
Investment Seminar Highlights Jamaica as a ‘Great Place to Do Business’
The Caribbean Council in partnership with JAMPRO were pleased to welcome members to yesterday’s ‘Jamaica Investment Seminar’. With business confidence in Jamaica at a record high, the event emphasised investment opportunities and growing demand for quality goods and services. There are large-scale opportunities in industries such as renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, manufacturing, BPO, infrastructure, hotel development, affordable housing, and construction […]
President Arévalo takes office in Guatemala
26th January 2024 Guatemala has a new President in Bernardo Arévalo despite last minute efforts to scupper the change over. Congress met for over 14 hours in an effort to declare Semilla politicians independent and check documentation of incoming diputados. At five minutes to midnight, Arévalo took office with former President Alejandro Giammattei dropping off […]
Caribbean countries advance climate change agenda at COP28
15 December 2023 Despite the last-minute controversies surrounding the latest iteration of a global climate change deal, Caribbean countries may still consider COP28 one of progress. Staged in in Dubai over 1 to 12 December 2023, the Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) known as COP, saw an early […]
Azcuba forecasts “superior” 2023-24 sugar harvest
11th December 2023 The Director of Cuba’s state sugar group, Azcuba, Julio García, has said that the 2023-24 harvest will be “superior” to that of 2022-23, while indicating that government regards the sector’s future as strategic in relation to power generation. In 2022-23 the country recorded an all-time production low of about 350,000 tonnes despite […]
Jamaica Investment Event with JAMPRO
The Caribbean Council is pleased to announce an upcoming Event with JAMPRO Upcoming Jamaica Investment Seminar | Wednesday 7 February 4-6 pm in Central London. The Caribbean Council is pleased to present an upcoming investment seminar in partnership with JAMPRO – the premier trade and investment promotions corporation representing the Government of Jamaica. This event is open to […]
Caribbean Council Christmas Reception with Warming ‘Rum Punch’.
7 December 2023 We would like to extend a thank you to all our wonderful members, partners and ministerial guests for joining us last night at our annual Caribbean Council Christmas Reception in central London. It was a pleasure to host you during this hectic festive season with a warming ‘rum punch’ and a delightful opportunity […]
UK Business Mission to Guyana – Winter 2023
5 December 2023 Last week, the Caribbean Council led another successful UK Business Mission to Guyana, the third in the last 18 months. A delegation of 12 company representatives, received a warm welcome and had the privilege of hearing from leaders in the private sector and Government regarding plans to enhance the already strong and […]
Roundtable with Business delegation from Antigua and Barbuda
Members of the Caribbean Council met with the Antigua High Commissioner Karen Mae Hill and a high level private sector and government delegation from Antigua and Barbuda. Discussion focussed on the logistics strengths of Antigua and Barbuda thanks to the expansion of the port at St Johns and the airport infrastructure. The port is now […]
Meet the Minister Event Antigua and Barbuda
Join us for our next ‘Meet the Minister’ event on Thursday, 23rd November 2023 at 3pm. Meet and network with The Antigua and Barbuda Government, The Hon. E.P. Chet Greene, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Trade and Barbuda Affairs Government. During the event, Minister Greene will speak about the trade and investment agenda of the current administration including expanding investment in […]
A Virtual Business Matching Event: UK & Jamaica
You are cordially invited to join a unique and exciting upcoming online business networking event with the Caribbean Council, The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce and The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ). Network one-on-one with members of The Caribbean Council and our Jamaica partners as they prepare in real time to maximise new commercial opportunities. […]
The Bahamas – 5 Reasons Why We’ll Be Back in 2024!
13rd October 2023 Last week, the Caribbean Council led a British Business Mission to the Bahamas, the first for over 25 years. A delegation of 20 people, we were given an extremely warm welcome, and had the privilege to hear from leaders in the private sector and Government about plans to enhance, diversify and transform […]
First UK Business Mission to Bahamas in 20 Years
3rd October 2023 The Caribbean Council’s large British business delegation travelled to Nassau on 2nd October for a week of high-level business and government meetings including a programme in Grand Bahama. The mission is the first of its kind in over 20 years and is an important marker of the growing interest in both the […]
UK Business Mission to Guyana – November 2023
The Caribbean Council is pleased to announce an upcoming UK Business Mission to Guyana. Our business missions offer delegates a highly productive and collaborative programme over 4 days, combining high-level government contact, networking with leading local businesses, and a targeted bespoke set of commercial meetings. We are delighted to be partnering with the British Chamber […]
First Members Summer Drinks Reception Held at Campari House
28 September 2023 We would like to give a big shoutout and thank you to all our lovely members who joined us for our first Members Summer Drinks Reception at Campari House. It was a pleasure to host you at this stylish venue and what a wonderful opportunity to catch up and mingle. It was an […]
Guyana Diaspora Sustainability and Investment Summit, London
You are cordially invited to join a unique and exciting upcoming Guyana Diaspora Sustainability & Investment Conference Event. This 2-day conference will focus on investment opportunities and business relations in Guyana, with the support of the GOVERNMENT OF GUYANA and the Diaspora in the United Kingdom. This first of its kind in Europe Guyana Diaspora […]
