Recent Events
JAMAICA PRODUCERS GROUP – AWARD WINNER 2022
On Thursday, 8th December Jamaica Producers Group Limited were announced as
EVENTS PROGRAMME 2023
27th January – Roundtable meeting with The Hon Natalio Wheatley
Excellence In International Business Award Now Open For Entries
Recognising and celebrating business innovation and international growth by Caribbean
Christmas Drinks, Thursday 8 December 2022
The Reception will be a lovely festive occasion for all
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
Meet the Minister – Suriname
On Thursday 7th April, HE Albert R. Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname told
Meet the Ambassador – Barbados
On Thursday 31st March, HE Milton Inniss, the HighCommissioner of Barbados to the UK, meet with
Meet the Ambassador – UK Ambassador to Cuba
At the end of January, before heading to Havana to assume his
Meet the Ambassador – Antigua and Barbuda
On Thursday, 28th October , HE Karen-Mae Hill, the High Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda, told
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
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
Cuba: Commercialisation, Currency Unification & A New US Administration
11th February 2021 Cuba is facing a pivotal moment for
The Dominican Republic – From Lockdown to Restart and Recovery
Businesses of all sizes and sectors across every region have been impacted
Trade and Investment in El Salvador: Opportunities Post Covid-19
The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is raising hopes that the global
Jamaican Economy – The Growth Path ahead”
Thursday 12th November Vision 2030 Jamaica is the first long-term
Growth and Opportunity: Where next for Trinidad?
On 28 October 2020, the Caribbean Council was pleased to welcome Shelly-Ann Mohammed Head
Guyana – What does the future hold for Guyana and its New Administration
Tuesday 8th September 2020 Guyana is expected to see an overall
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
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
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
Digital transformation in Central America and Caribbean banking: Demystifying Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
On, Wednesday 15 June, we were delighted to receive Jonathan Emmanuel
Tourism in the Caribbean – The Way Forward to Recovery
On Thursday, 2nd July The Caribbean Council hosted the latest
Guyana and Suriname: The next 5 years
On 4 June, The Caribbean Council, in partnership with Stoneturn, was pleased to host
COVID-19 and Cuba – Impacts on the Economy and Government
Webinar: “COVID-19 and Cuba – Impacts on the Economy and Government” Date: Thursday,
Covid-19 Impact: Insights into the Caribbean Region, Tourism and Food Sustainability
On Wednesday, 15th April, The Caribbean Council was delighted to
Latin America Networking Party 2020
The Latin American Chambers & Latin Network were delighted to invite
Doing Business in El Salvador
The Caribbean Council in partnership with BEI were pleased to
Foreign Business Perspective on Trade and Investment with Cuba
On Thursday, 20 February the Cuba Initiative was delighted to
Latin America & The Caribbean Region Outlook 2020
The Caribbean Council in conjunction with British Expertise was delighted
Meeting with Panama’s Deputy Minister of Commerce, S.E. Juan Carlos Sosa
On the 27 January 2020 members from the Central America Business
Latin America 2019 – Transitions, Trade and Transparency
The Caribbean Council was delighted to support Chatham House on
Barbados Seminar: New International Business Center Framework
The Caribbean Council in conjunction with Invest Barbados welcomed guests
Cuba Initiative Member Meeting with Minister Rodrigo Malmierca
Following our meeting in Chatham house on 15th November members
Working Breakfast with Minister Rodrigo Malmierca at Chatham House
On Friday, 15th November, the Cuba Initiative , in partnership
8th Annual Dominican Week in London
The Caribbean Council was pleased to attend the opening of
Cuban Visit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation to the UK
On 24 October 2019, the Cuba Initiative was pleased to
Reception with Mr. Paul Steiner. President of CONAMYPE, El Salvador
The Caribbean Council is honoured to announce that on 22
International Spirits and Wine Tasting 2019
On Thursday 3rd October, The Caribbean Council was delighted to help
Barbados Global Business and Wealth Management Seminar
The Hon. Ronald Toppin, M.P. Minister of International Business and
UK Trade and Investment Mission to Cuba, 17-20 June 2019
Cuba Initiative Takes Large British Business Delegation to Havana to
Meet the UK Ambassadors
CARIBBEAN REPORT We were delighted to welcome British High Commissioners
CUPET – Gulf of Mexico First Licensing Round
The Caribbean Council was pleased to attend the Union Cuba-Petroleo
Official Visit of the Central America Bank for Economic Integration
On 17 May 2019, The Caribbean Council was pleased to
The Caribbean Council Annual Reception 2019 – House of Lords
Each year, The Caribbean Council hosts an Annual Reception at
Roundtable with Hon. Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries
On the 6 December 2018 members from the Caribbean-Britain Business
Advisory Committee: US-Cuba Relations under President Trump
Following the announcement of new United States sanctions on Cuba,
Audience with the President of the Republic of Cuba
Members of the Cuba Initiative had the honour of welcoming
5th Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean
Date: July 17th – 18th, 2018 Venue: Hilton Reforma, Mexico
Briefing Meeting with HE Mr Asif Ahmad CMG, British High Commissioner to Jamaica
Date: Tuesday 22nd May 2018 Time: 10.00 – 12.00 Venue:
Members’ Roundtable Meeting with Dr Ricardo Torres
Date: Friday 18th May 2018 Time: 10.00 – 12.00 Venue:
The Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception 2018
Each year, The Caribbean Council hosts an Annual Reception at
Roundtable meeting with Dr Paul Oquist
Date: Wednesday 18th April Time: 16.00 – 17.00 followed by
Latin American Networking Party 2018!
We are delighted to invite you to the 14th Edition
Recovery and Reconstruction Post 2017 Hurricanes in the Caribbean
Date: Tuesday 30th January Time: 15.00 – 18.00 Venue: British Expertise, 23 Grafton Street,
The Cuban economy and US-Cuba policy: An update
Date: Thursday 30 November 2017 Time: 15.00 – 18.00 Venue: Bird & Bird, 12
Panama Invest 2017 – “Panama: The Gateway to Latin America”
Date: Thursday 12 October 2017 Time: 9.00 – 13.30 (including lunch)
Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum 2017
On October 18-20, 2017, our partners, New Energy Events, organised the Caribbean
The Caribbean Development Bank & the UK-Caribbean Infrastructure Fund
Date: Thursday 14th September Time: 11.00 Venue: British Expertise On Thursday 14th
Briefing Meeting: Opportunities for UK Investors in the Dominican Republic
Date: Wednesday 5 July 2017 Time: 9.30-11.30 Venue: British Expertise On Wednesday
Investment seminar with the President of Guyana
Date: Tuesday 25th April 2017 Time: 9.30-11.30 Venue: Army and Navy Club,
The Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception 2017
H.E. Brigadier David Arthur Granger, President of Guyana, addresses The
13th Edition Latin American Networking Party!
Date: Thursday 24th November 2016 Time: 10.00-11.00 Venue: Mahiki, 1 Dover St, Mayfair,
Roundtable meeting with Dr. Paul Oquist
Date: Thursday 24th November 2016 Time: 10.00-11.00 Venue: Bird & Bird On Thursday
Meeting with the Minister of Tourism of El Salvador, José Napoleón Duarte Durán
Date: Friday 11th November 2016 Time: 10.30am Venue: Central London On Friday
Cuba Initiative roundtable meeting with US State Department and US Treasury (OFAC) representatives
Event: Cuba Initiative roundtable meeting with US State Department and US
Maximising Opportunities in a Changing Caribbean and Britain
Date: Tuesday 11th October 2016 Time: 16.00 – 17.30 Venue:
Round table meeting with Cuban Ministry of Agriculture delegation
Date: Wednesday 9th November 2016 Time: 9.00-10.00 Venue: Cubana (Smithfield), 59 Charterhouse St,
Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) 2016
Event: Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) 2016 Date: 17th – 19th October
Understanding Cuba’s financial and banking sector
Event: Understanding Cuba’s financial and banking sector Date: 27th September 2016.
Insuring foreign investment projects in Cuba
Event: Insuring foreign investment projects in Cuba Date: 22nd September 2016.
Cuba Energy & Infrastructure Summit
Date: 1 & 2, September 2016 Venue: Meliá Cohiba Hotel,
Opening the Doors to Cuba’s Energy Revolution: An Introduction for Global Investors
Date: Wednesday, 3 August 2016 Time: London 15.00 ,GMT +1 Webinar
CARICOM, the Caribbean, and Europe: Rethinking Trade, Assistance and Integration post the Brexit Referendum
Date: Wednesday, 13 July 2016 Time: 15.00 Webinar The Caribbean
Trinidad and Tobago and British Business – Challenges and Opportunities
Date: 4 July 2016 Time: 16.00-18.00 Venue: Central London The
Advances in the Energy Sector in the Dominican Republic
Event: Advances in the Energy Sector in the Dominican Republic
Tackling Zika in the Caribbean and Central America: A Regional Update
Event: Tackling Zika in the Caribbean and Central America: A
An Audience with the Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Hon. Ralph Gonsalves
Event: An Audience with the Prime Minister of St Vincent
Market Entry in Cuba – Prospects for Growth in the Cuban Economy
Event: Market Entry in Cuba – Prospects for Growth in the
Business Opportunities in Cuba: Infrastructure, energy, tourism and manufacturing.
Event: Round table meeting Cuban Government delegation Date: Friday 11 March, 2016
Dominica – Infrastructure needs following Tropical Storm Erika Damage
Date: Tuesday, 8 March 2016 Time: 16.00–17.30 Venue: House of
Round table meeting with Barbados’ Central Bank Governor, Dr DeLisle Worrell
Date: 7 March 2016 Time: 17.00 – 18.30 Venue: Bird
12th Edition Latin American Networking Party
12th Edition Latin American Networking Party The Caribbean Council
UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund
Date: 20 January 2016, 11.00am-1.00pm Venue: British Expertise offices, London The
Meeting with the new British Ambassadors to the Dominican Republic and Haiti
Date: 7 October 2015, 4.00pm-5.30pm Venue: Temple Chambers, Central London
Investment and Trade Opportunities in St Kitts and Nevis
An Audience with the Prime Minister of St Kitts and
Cuba Initiative Members’ Meeting with the British Ambassador to Cuba, HE Mr Tim Cole
Date: 6 July 2015 Venue: Hamilton House, London The Cuba
Cuba Initiative Garden Party at the Residence of the Cuban Ambassador
Date: 2 June 2015, 18.30-20.30 Venue: Cuban Ambassador’s Residence The Cuba
The Dominican Republic Meets the City of London
Date: 4 June 2015, 8.30am-12.00pm Venue: The Law Society, 113
Annual Reception 2015
Caribbean Council Annual Reception at the House of Lords Background
Business Risks and Mitigation in Latin America
Date: 12 March 2015 The Council of Ibero American Chambers
Is Business with Cuba Normalising?
Date: 12 March 2015, 3.00pm-5.30pm Venue: Bird & Bird LLP,
El Salvador infrastructure/PPP delegation meeting
Date: Thursday 5 February Venue: Embassy of El Salvador The
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Briefing on Cuba
Date: Thursday 12 February 2015 Venue: Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Energy Reform in the Dominican Republic – Investment and Restructuring
Date: 24 November 2014 Venue: The Caledonian Club, London In
CIAC Networking Event
Date: Monday 17 November, 7.00pm-9.00pm Venue: Melia White House Hotel,
World Travel Market: CTO launch for the Industry Trends & Insight Report
Date: Monday 3 November 12.00pm-1.00pm Venue: World Travel Market (at the
Honduras video conference roundtable event
Date: 11 November 2014 Venue: British American Tobacco’s London office
Meeting with Hon. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
Date: 22 October 2014 Venue: Army and Navy Club, Pall
Cuba Initiative Business Conference
Date: 23 June 2014 Venue: British American Tobacco’s London office
UK-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum
Date: 17 June 2014 Venue: Lancaster House, London The half
