Roundtable with Barbados High Commissioner to the UK
Minister Hon. Mr. Edmund Hinkson, S.C., L.L.B., LLM Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026 In London at 3pm We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive Roundtable meeting with the High Commissioner of Barbados – Hon. Edmund Hinkson. This event will take place on Wednesday, 25th of March at 3pm. We hope you can join us for […]
Roundtable with Minister Hon. Dwight Bramble
Date: Friday, 6 March 2026 We are delighted to invite you to a ‘Meet the Minister’ Roundtable meeting with Minister Hon. Dwight Bramble from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The event is very close, and will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026. We hope you can join us for this in-person event at The Caribbean Council offices. To attend – Member’s […]
Roundtable with The World Bank – Caribbean Focus
Date: Thursday 12th March at 4pm UK time. The event will take place online. We are delighted to invite you to a Roundtable meeting with the World Bank on Thursday 12th March at 4pm UK time. The event will take place online. The World Bank has a $3.3 billion active portfolio across 73 active projects in 11 countries […]
Online Roundtable | Cuba Initiative with leading US advisors
Date: Thursday 26th February at 3pm GMT. Online Virtual Event with Leading Advisors Ricardo Torres-Perez and Robert Muse from Washington DC. Given the current grave economic situation in Cuba and rife speculation on the intentions of the Trump Administration following the unprecedented intervention by the US in Venezuela last month, the Cuba Initiative will be hosting […]
Roundtable with the British Ambassador to Panama
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 10am Central London We are delighted to invite you to join us for a small roundtable meeting with the British Ambassador to Panama, HE Greg Houston. The event will take place from 10am-11.30am on Wednesday 18th February at our offices – 20 Old Bailey (5th Floor). The IMF and World Bank both forecast Panama’s […]
Dominican Week in the UK 2025
10th – 14th November 2025 in London The Caribbean Council is delighted to support the British Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Embassy in the United Kingdom and the British Embassy in Santo Domingo for Dominican Week in the UK 2025 – Islands united by the Atlantic The event will take place from 10th – 14th November 2025 in […]
Annual Reception 2026 – Tickets Now Available
House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 May 2026 6:30-8:30pm Contac the team for tickets The Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception at the House of Lords is returning again this year on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. Please save this important date in your diary! We are pleased to announce Guest of Honour, The Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Charles Washington Misick OBE. Together with our […]
Christmas Drinks Reception 2025 at Limin Southbank
Date: Tuesday 16 December 2025 Don’t forget to RSVP This year we have a wonderful new location organised for our festive Christmas Drinks Reception at Limin Southbank. On behalf of our President, Lord Bruce, we are delighted to invite you to The Caribbean Council’s Christmas Drinks Reception which will take place on Tuesday 16th of December at 4:30pm Limin has […]
Roundtable event with Tobago – Chris James
We are pleased to invite you to a members only round-table business meeting to discuss the current priorities for growth and opportunities for investment in Tobago. Our guest will be Chris James, Senior Advisor to Chief Secretary Farley Augustine, at the Tobago House of Assembly. Chris leads the Foreign Direct Investment Department. The event will take place from 3-5pm on the 3rd […]
Online Roundtable with IDB – Darryl White
We are delighted to invite you to join us for an online roundtable with Darryl White, the new Managing Director, Caribbean at the investment arm of the Inter-American Development Bank, IDB Invest. Darryl has had a distinguished career of over 40 years in leadership roles in banking institutions across the region. Darryl has kindly agreed to […]
BritCham Guyana’s Business Forum & Networking Event in London
Thursday, 6 November 2025 from 13:00 – 22:30 GMT A strategic event for fostering partnerships, accessing new markets, and contributing to Guyana’s rising global profile for investments. The Caribbean Council in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) invites you to our premier international business forum and networking event in the UK. Hosted at […]
UK Business Mission to Guyana & Suriname 24 Nov – 4 Dec 2025
The Caribbean Council is pleased to announce our New UK Trade Mission to Guyana & Suriname 2025 This trade mission is currently underway – have a look at our press coverage below. The Caribbean Council’s UK Business Mission, in partnership with the Department for Business & Trade and the British High Commission Georgetown and supporting local […]
Event with APPG on Haiti
We are pleased to invite you to attend a meeting convened in Parliament on Haiti by the APPG. This meeting is titled; “Haiti: A way forward? – Towards a Haitian-led programme of action”, the event will look at the current developments in Haiti and the necessary solutions to overcome them for the long-term with Haitian led […]
Roundtable Event with the Dominican Republic
The Caribbean Council is delighted to invite members to a roundtable with the new British Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, HE Dr Carol Van der Walt. The event will take place on 11th September from 3pm to 5pm at a venue in Central London. Carol will make a short presentation on the current political/economic situation in DR, the business environment […]
Roundtable Event with Trade Envoys
We are delighted to invite members to a roundtable with UK trade envoys for Latin America & the Commonwealth Caribbean – Jessica Morden MP and Paulette Hamilton MP. This upcoming event will be on Tuesday 9th of September at 10am. Location: Hogan Lovells office, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2FG. Check your emails for registration or send us a message on team@caribban-council.org The […]
Roundtable HE James Hooley | British Ambassador to Cuba & MINTUR – Tourism
We are very pleased to invite you to a round-table meeting with the new British Ambassador to Cuba – HE Mr James Hooley OBE. This roundtable will be followed by a second meeeting with Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR), Mr. José Pérez Lazo. The meeting will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 3rd of July from 2.30pm to 5.30pm in Central London. There will […]
Trade Mission to Jamaica & Dominican Republic – Oct 2025
UK Trade Mission to Jamaica and DR! Dates: Oct 7-11 (Jamaica) Oct 13-16 (DR) including a fantastic rest day in Punta Cana on Oct 12 The UK Business Mission to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic with The Caribbean Council in partnership with the Department for Business & Trade and the British High Commission Kingston and the British […]
Roundtable: Briefing with VM Group – Jamaican Economy
We are delighted to invite you to attend a small roundtable meeting with senior executives from Jamaica’s VM Group – a leading and very long-standing Jamaican financial institution previously known as Victoria Mutual. VM Group are new members of the Caribbean Council and more information can be found about them here. The roundtable will take place on Tuesday 17th June […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & Guyana: w/c 24 November 2025 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
BritCham Guyana’s UK Launch at Lord’s Cricket Ground: A Historic Success
24 September 2024 On 11th September 2024, history was made with the official launch of BritCham Guyana at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The sold-out event welcomed over 300 attendees, including business leaders, government officials, and prominent figures from the UK and Guyana, all united to strengthen trade ties between our nations. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
BritCham Guyana: Inbound Mission to London
We’re excited to announce that we have been working with Britcham and DBT to bring a delegation of Guyanese companies to London. The incoming mission will be in London on the occasion of the BritCham Guyana launch event. The Caribbean Council is delighted to extend an invitation to members for the upcoming BritCham Guyana Launch Event on 11th […]
UK Trade Mission to Jamaica
LOCATION: KINGSTON, JAMAICA SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 4 2024 Join the UK Business Mission to Jamaica with The Caribbean Council in partnership with the Department for Business & Trade and the British High Commission Kingston. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend organised group meetings with key local players as well as incorporating briefing meetings […]
Meet the UK High Commissioner to The Bahamas
Join us for our next ‘Meet the High Commissioner’ event on Tuesday, 9th July 2024 at 10.00am. We are delighted to invite you to meet HE Tom Hartley, UK High Commissioner to The Bahamas Limited physical space is available and priority will be given to Major Investor Group and Premier members. The event is to current […]
Meet the High Commissioner of Guyana
Join us for our next ‘Meet the High Commissioner’ event on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 at 10.00am. We are delighted to invite you to meet HE DR Raj Singh, High Commissioner of Guyana Limited physical space is available and priority will be given to Major Investor Group and Premier members. The event is to current members […]
Meet the UK High Commissioner of Jamaica
Join us for our next ‘Meet the High Commissioner’ event on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 at 3.30pm. We are delighted to invite you to meet Her Excellency Judith Slater, UK High Commissioner for Jamaica. Limited physical space is available and priority will be given to Major Investor Group and Premier members. The event is to current […]
Wealth Briefing Panel Discussion – Bahamas Landfall: “A Resolute & World Class Jurisdiction”.
The Caribbean Council is delighted to extend an invitation on behalf of Bahamas Financial Services Board to join their upcoming Wealth Briefing Panel Discussion – Bahamas Landfall: “A Resolute & World Class Jurisdiction”. The event will take place on Wednesday, 26th June from 2.30pm to 5.30pm in c Key Speakers: Topics to be Covered: If you are interested to […]
Celebratory Drinks Reception in Honour of Grenada’s 50th Anniversary of Independence.
The Caribbean Council is delighted to extend an invitation on behalf of Hogan Lovells’ Caribbean Desk to a Celebratory Drinks Reception in Honour of Grenada’s 50th Anniversary of Independence. Join us for this drinks reception, featuring a Grenada 50 Commemorative Public Lecture delivered by Akima Paul Lambert, Partner at Hogan Lovells and Chair of Hogan […]
“Navigating Dispute Resolution Challenges in the Caribbean Market.” – Construction Roundtable
The BVI IAC and The Caribbean Council invite you to an exclusive Construction Roundtable focused on “Navigating Dispute Resolution Challenges in the Caribbean Market.” This event will take place on Tuesday, 11th June 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Central London. Why Attend?– Discuss common dispute-resolution issues in the construction industry.– Explore the legal and regulatory […]
Annual Reception 2024
The Caribbean Council Annual Reception – 1 May 2024 We are delighted to invite you to The Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception which will be taking place on Wednesday 1st May 2024 from 18.30 – 20.30 at the House of Lords. In his capacity as President of The Caribbean Council, The Rt Hon the Lord Bruce of Bennachie is hosting the Reception. This year, our […]
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 […]
Virtual Speed Networking Mixer with Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association
OPEN UP A NEW MARKET FOR YOUR BUSINESS Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your business network on this edition of “The Caribbean Council Networks” with members of Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association on Thursday, 18th April at 3.00pm BST/ 10.00am AST. The Caribbean Council Networks is a virtual business-to-business speed matching event where you can connect with […]
CFCC’s International Tasting: Wine, Spirits & Beer
Don’t Miss Out on a Global Tasting Experience at Drapers’ Hall! Join us for the 14th edition of CFCC’s International Tasting: Wine, Spirits & Beer, hosted by the Council of Foreign Chambers of Commerce in the UK. Discover a world of flavours on Wednesday, April 17th, at London’s historic Drapers’ Hall. Indulge in wines, spirits, beers and […]
“Unlocking Opportunities: UKEF Export Solutions for Caribbean Markets” – Webinar
The Caribbean Council in collaboration with UKEF is delighted to invite you to join our upcoming webinar: “Unlocking Opportunities: UKEF Export Solutions for Caribbean Markets” on Tuesday, 12th March at 3.00pm GMT. We are excited to extend an invitation to an exclusive online briefing event tailored for members of The Caribbean Council. The aim of […]
Meet the High Commissioner: Grenada
Join us for our next ‘Meet the High Commissioner’ event on Wednesday, 6th March 2024 at 10.30am. We are delighted to invite you to meet Her Excellency Rachér Croney, High Commissioner of Grenada. During the meeting, the High Commissioner, who took office in September 2023, will deliver a brief presentation about Grenada. This year marks Grenada’s […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
UK Business Mission to Bahamas – October 2023
The Caribbean Council is pleased to present the UK Trade Mission to the Bahamas 2023. This event offers 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 to gain insight into the Bahamian market and investment initiatives. […]
Belize Investment Summit 2023
Looking to export your products, services, and investment opportunities? This exclusive Trade Event is now open for registration. Gain insight into Belize’s investment climate and incentives at this year’s Belize Investment Summit 2023. Dates: 30th Aug – 1 September in Grand Caribe, a luxury resort in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. This 3-day high-profile event is open to […]
Meet the High Commissioner – St Lucia
On Wednesday, 5th July, The Caribbean Council, will welcome HE Anthony B. Severin, High Commissioner of St Lucia, for our next #Member Series “Meet the High Commissioner”. During the #meeting the #HighCommissioner will make short presentation about St Lucia to update us on the priorities of the new Government elected in 2021, especially regarding #economic#growth and #investment, new #projects underway, and the current #opportunities which exist for companies in […]
Guyana Business Seminar – June 2023
We are delighted to announce our forthcoming Guyana Business Seminar taking place on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 from 15:00 to 18:00 at a venue in Central London. Distinguished guests in attendance will include Mr Richard Rambarran, representing the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce; HE Jane Miller OBE, British High Commissioner to Guyana, and HE Dr. Raj Singh, Guyana High Commissioner to the […]
B2B Virtual Networking Event – Bahamas/UK
Join us on Wednesday, 7th June for a unique opportunity to network one-on-one with members of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation, as they prepare in real-time to maximise new commercial opportunities. The Bahamian economic overview is mainly dependent on tourism, hospitality and financial services. These sectors have traditionally attracted most of the […]
The Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception at the House of Lords 2023
We are delighted to announce that the Prime Minister of the Bahamas and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), The Hon. Philip Edward Davis, KC, MP, has accepted Lord Bruce’s invitation to be the Guest of Honour at the event. The Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception at the House of Lords will take place this year on Wednesday, 3rd May from […]
The Caribbean Council and Dominican Republic Virtual Mixer
Join us for a unique opportunity to network one-on-one with members of British Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic, as they prepare in real-time to maximise new commercial opportunities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with key commercial players in the #DominicanRepublic, and to gain market insights. Join our #mixer on Thursday, 2nd March at […]
JAMAICA PRODUCERS GROUP – AWARD WINNER 2022
On Thursday, 8th December Jamaica Producers Group Limited were announced as the 2022 winners of the Caribbean Council’s Excellence in International Business Award. Our warmest congratulations to JP Group, CEO Jeffrey Hall and all the leadership team, for their outstanding achievement. The award, sponsored by Charles Russell Speechlys, is awarded each year to the #Caribbean company which has demonstrated: Innovation and fresh thinkingAchievements resulting in progress […]
EVENTS PROGRAMME 2023
27th January – Roundtable meeting with The Hon Natalio Wheatley – Premier and Minister of Finance of the British Virgin Islands 2nd February – “Meet the High Commissioner” Roundtable with HE Vishnu Dhanpaul, High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago 2nd March – The Caribbean Council and BRITCHAM Virtual Mixer: A Business Matching event for companies from […]
Excellence In International Business Award Now Open For Entries
Recognising and celebrating business innovation and international growth by Caribbean businesses The Caribbean Council’s Excellence in International Business Award programme is now open for entries. The Caribbean Council recognises that the region is overflowing with creative and talented entrepreneurs, who are now needed more than ever to curate new solutions for the region’s needs. Are […]
Christmas Drinks, Thursday 8 December 2022
The Reception will be a lovely festive occasion for all of our members to see each other. We will be inviting all of the Caribbean High Commissioners, the Central American Ambassadors and our senior contacts at FCDO and DIT and so it will also be a marvellous opportunity to re-connect with senior government representatives from […]
President Ali of Guyana keynotes four Caribbean Council events during first official visit to UK
HE Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, and a high-level delegation were in London this week (26 to 28 April) for a three-day visit. On his first day, Tuesday, the President led a Tourism Roundtable coordinated by The Caribbean Council and Wilderness Explorers and sponsored by the Guyana Tourism Authority. During this Roundtable, the […]
Meet the Minister – Suriname
On Thursday 7th April, HE Albert R. Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname told our members “we welcome the private sector through The Caribbean Council to partner with us.” The Minister shared his country’s Vision 2060 via which Suriname is using revenues from extractives to transform into a KnowledgeEconomy. He also shared opportunities in the energy, mining, agriculture, transport, and tourism sectors. With 93% forest cover, Suriname is the world’s most forested country. As […]
Meet the Ambassador – Barbados
On Thursday 31st March, HE Milton Inniss, the HighCommissioner of Barbados to the UK, meet with our members to tell them that “Barbados is open for business!” The conversation was wide-ranging and covered #opportunities across many sectors, including technology, renewables, infrastructure, logistics, and tourism. Barbados’ leading role as an advocate for ClimateJustice and its transition to a republic were also discussed. Many thanks to Mott MacDonald for hosting this informative roundtable!
Meet the Ambassador – UK Ambassador to Cuba
At the end of January, before heading to Havana to assume his new post as the UK Ambassador to Cuba, George Hollingbery stopped by London to meet with members of our CubaInitiative. The members in attendance were top Britishfirms representing the logistics, finance, banking, printing, and cigar industries. Many thanks to RH Lord David Triesman and the Salamanca Group for hosting this lively roundtable!
Meet the Ambassador – Antigua and Barbuda
On Thursday, 28th October , HE Karen-Mae Hill, the High Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda, told our members about her country’s robust pandemic response that has led to a rebound of #tourism, how a recently upgraded #airport and nearly completed #seaport expansion are transforming the country into a key logistics hub, and the ongoing diversification of the economy. Thanks again to Charles Russell Speechlys for hosting!
Cruises after COVID, a Strategic Outlook on the Future of the Cruise Industry in the Caribbean
Friday, 7th May 2021 The global cruise industry is now facing a unique set of opportunities and challenges on the heels of COVID-19, as cruise lines prepare to restart routes in the Caribbean in 2021. At its peak in 2019, the cruise industry catered to 30m passengers with the Caribbean representing 32% of deployments and generating […]
What does Brexit mean for trade and development in the UK Caribbean Overseas Territories?
After four years of Brexit negotiations, the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement entered into force on 1 January 2021, setting out new opportunities and challenges for businesses and investors. The outcome of the negotiations has significant implications for bilateral trade and investment between the EU and UK Overseas Territories, as the latter were not included in the Brexit […]
Cuba: Commercialisation, Currency Unification & A New US Administration
11th February 2021 Cuba is facing a pivotal moment for its economy and history. The country is undergoing deep economic reform. Efforts to promote commercial development are underway as business management is being decentralised, subsidies decreased and markets liberalised. After over a decade of planned currency reform, the unification of the Peso Cubano and the […]
The Dominican Republic – From Lockdown to Restart and Recovery
Businesses of all sizes and sectors across every region have been impacted in an unprecedented way by the current pandemic caused by COVID-19. In this webinar, organized by the British Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (BritchamDR) in partnership with the Caribbean Council, we will inform and guide our stakeholders through what actions are required for the recovery and future economic development in various sectors following COVID-19, and provide a unique perspective to the regulatory and economic challenges and opportunities for […]
Trade and Investment in El Salvador: Opportunities Post Covid-19
The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is raising hopes that the global pandemic will soon end. To remain regionally and internationally competitive ahead of the post-pandemic boom, El Salvador is continuing to strive for growth across sectors by progressing investments in renewable energy, infrastructure development, as well as in its business support services industry. Missed our webinar? Full recording now available, please contact mariatereza.laino@stagingcaribbean.wpengage.uk to learn more.
Jamaican Economy – The Growth Path ahead”
Thursday 12th November Vision 2030 Jamaica is the first long-term National Development Plan which aims to put Jamaica in a position to achieve developed country status by 2030. The plan envisages a major transformation from a middle-income developing country to one which affords its citizens a high quality of life and world-class standards in areas […]
Growth and Opportunity: Where next for Trinidad?
On 28 October 2020, the Caribbean Council was pleased to welcome Shelly-Ann Mohammed Head of ACCA Caribbean, Asha Javeed, Senior Journalist at Trinidad Express, and Nirad Tewarie CEO of AMCHAM Trinidad, to provide insight on Trinidad and Tobago’s future for a webinar titled: “Growth and Opportunity- Where next for Trinidad?” The August elections resulted in a victory for incumbent Prime Minister Rowley’s […]
Guyana – What does the future hold for Guyana and its New Administration
Tuesday 8th September 2020 Guyana is expected to see an overall economic growth in 2020 with further positive projections over the next two years. This is mainly due to the new oil production in Guyana which is projected to boost the country’s GDP growth to an unprecedented level despite the decline in oil prices.With the new […]
ESG – The must-have toolkit for investors to the Caribbean and Central America
Tuesday, 1st September 2020 ESG investing is growing rapidly and its popularity will continue to increase. What does this mean for your investments or business in Central America and the Caribbean? The financial argument in favour of ESG investments is now established as they rival andsometimes outperform conventional investments. ESG criteria, therefore, form an investor toolkit that will play an important role in the Caribbean and Central America as awareness rises among consumers and investors about global supply chains, corporate governance, as well as the societal and environmental impacts of commercial […]
The New Business Norm – What changes Business Sectors in the Caribbean need to plan after COVID-19
Thursday 25th June 2020 The spread of COVID-19 is changing how we live and work in ways we would not have thought possible Today’s new normal for businesses includes work-from-home difficulties, disrupted supply chains, cash crunches, uncertain compliance obligations, and themechanics of applying for new government programs. Governments around the world have pumped trillions into their economies directly and have also cut interest rates and applied other forms of monetary stimulus. The world will see the rise […]
Economic Resilience and Capital Markets in the Caribbean after COVID-19
Tuesday 26th May 2020 LIVECaribbeanCouncil provides a unique perspective to the regulatory and economicchallenges and investment opportunities in the Caribbean. We will host a series of webinars guiding stakeholders through the different Caribbean governments’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and both their short and long term consequences in the different economic sectors. Missed our webinar? Full recording now available, please contact mariatereza.laino@stagingcaribbean.wpengage.uk to learn more.
Digital transformation in Central America and Caribbean banking: Demystifying Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
On, Wednesday 15 June, we were delighted to receive Jonathan Emmanuel – Partner in Bird and Bird’s Technology and Communications Sector Group; Dr Justin Ram Co-Founder and CEO of GSec & Justin Ram Advisory; and Michael Kessler – CEO and Founder at Daxnet Exchange and CEO & Founder of Tokenise, for the webinar, “Digital transformation in Central […]
Tourism in the Caribbean – The Way Forward to Recovery
On Thursday, 2nd July The Caribbean Council hosted the latest of its LIVECaribbean webinar series on “Tourism in the Caribbean – The Way Forward to Recovery”. We were privileged to have three fantastic tourism speakers: Vincent Vanderpool Wallace – Principal Partner at The Bedford Baker Group; David Weatherson – Business Development Manager at Sun Group; and Patricia Affonso-Dass – Group General Manager of Ocean Hotels […]
Guyana and Suriname: The next 5 years
On 4 June, The Caribbean Council, in partnership with Stoneturn, was pleased to host the webinar ‘Guyana and Suriname: The Next Five Years’. Following unprecedented excitement surrounding new oil discoveries in Guyana and Suriname, the recent elections in both countries will bring in governments that will be faced with new challenges. Economic uncertainty prevails given the decline in the price of oil due […]
COVID-19 and Cuba – Impacts on the Economy and Government
Webinar: “COVID-19 and Cuba – Impacts on the Economy and Government” Date: Thursday, 30th April.Speakers: Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Cuba, Antony Stokes, William White who is the director, Higher Ground Antillean Fund ltd. For this second webinar event in our series ‘Information Exchange’, The Cuba Initiative was pleased to host a discussion on the impacts of the COVID-19 health crisis on […]
Covid-19 Impact: Insights into the Caribbean Region, Tourism and Food Sustainability
On Wednesday, 15th April, The Caribbean Council was delighted to launch our “Information Exchange Series” – this was the first of many sessions aimed at helping our members through this difficult period. “Covid-19 Impact: Insights into the Caribbean Region, Tourism and Food Sustainability” was the topic of our first webinar. Panelists included our Director for Corporate and […]
Latin America Networking Party 2020
The Latin American Chambers & Latin Network were delighted to invite members and colleagues to its annual Latin American Networking Party!The 16th Edition of the Latin American Networking Party took place on the 27th of February where British & Latin American professionals had the opportunity to network on a business level and to interact with each other in a social environment, bringing […]
Doing Business in El Salvador
The Caribbean Council in partnership with BEI were pleased to welcome a high profile delegation from the government of El Salvador. Minister Michelle Soy, Ministry of Housing; Alejandro Duarte, Public Management Advisor; Miguel Kattan, Secretary of Commerce and Investment; Luis Rodriguez, Presidential Commissioner of Strategic Projects and Javier Argueta, Advisor to the President, Nayib Bukele. […]
Foreign Business Perspective on Trade and Investment with Cuba
On Thursday, 20 February the Cuba Initiative was delighted to welcome a delegation from the MInistry of Foreign trade and foreign investment in Cuba. The delegation was formed of three ministry officials: Vivian Cid,Director General of Foreign Trade; Maria Isabel Pozo Hernandez, Director of Imports MINCEX – directing import policies and exchange in Cuba and relations with […]
Latin America & The Caribbean Region Outlook 2020
The Caribbean Council in conjunction with British Expertise was delighted to welcome members to a panel discussion. The panel brought together experts on the region to discuss the region’s economic and political outlook 2020. Our Managing Director, Chris Bennett, was one of the guest speakers. He shared with the attendees a general overview of the […]
Meeting with Panama’s Deputy Minister of Commerce, S.E. Juan Carlos Sosa
On the 27 January 2020 members from the Central America Business Council participated in a private meeting with S.E. Juan Carlos Sosa, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry, he was accompanied by two directors of the Presidential Ministry of Panama. During the meeting Minister Sosa gave a panoramic overview of Panama’s competitiveness; the economy and investment […]