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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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.
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
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.
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.”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Latin America 2019 – Transitions, Trade and Transparency
The Caribbean Council was delighted to support Chatham House on their annual conference about: Latin America on 21 November 2019. This year’s topic was: Transitions, Trade
Barbados Seminar: New International Business Center Framework
The Caribbean Council in conjunction with Invest Barbados welcomed guests at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair to learn more about the exciting new policy
Cuba Initiative Member Meeting with Minister Rodrigo Malmierca
Following our meeting in Chatham house on 15th November members of the Cuba Initiative held an open dialogue with Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and
Working Breakfast with Minister Rodrigo Malmierca at Chatham House
On Friday, 15th November, the Cuba Initiative , in partnership with Chatham House, was honoured to welcome a delegation led by Cuban Minster of Foreign
8th Annual Dominican Week in London
The Caribbean Council was pleased to attend the opening of the 8th Annual Dominican Week in London. We were delighted to network with talented Dominicans, as
Cuban Visit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation to the UK
On 24 October 2019, the Cuba Initiative was pleased to host an enlightening discussion on entrepreneurship in Cuba, in collaboration with the Cuban Embassy in
Reception with Mr. Paul Steiner. President of CONAMYPE, El Salvador
The Caribbean Council is honoured to announce that on 22 October 2019, in the presence of members of the Central American Business Council and guests
International Spirits and Wine Tasting 2019
On Thursday 3rd October, The Caribbean Council was delighted to help organise The International Spirits and Wine Tasting 2019 that took place in the Chelsea Stadium.
Barbados Global Business and Wealth Management Seminar
The Hon. Ronald Toppin, M.P. Minister of International Business and Trade for Barbados, Invest Barbados and the Caribbean Council hosted the Barbados Global Business and
UK Trade and Investment Mission to Cuba, 17-20 June 2019
Cuba Initiative Takes Large British Business Delegation to Havana to mark 25 years of the Initiative The Cuba Initiative Business Mission to Havana at the
Meet the UK Ambassadors
CARIBBEAN REPORT We were delighted to welcome British High Commissioners from Guyana, Barbados and Eastern Caribbean, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago and Belize as
CUPET – Gulf of Mexico First Licensing Round
The Caribbean Council was pleased to attend the Union Cuba-Petroleo (CUPET) London Roadshow launching the first offshore licensing round for blocks in the Cuban Economic
Official Visit of the Central America Bank for Economic Integration
On 17 May 2019, The Caribbean Council was pleased to partner with the Embassy of Honduras to welcome the Executive President for the Central American
The Caribbean Council Annual Reception 2019 – House of Lords
Each year, The Caribbean Council hosts an Annual Reception at the House of Lords which Provides a unique opportunity for UK, Caribbean and Central American
Roundtable with Hon. Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries
On the 6 December 2018 members from the Caribbean-Britain Business Council, participated in a roundtable meeting with Hon Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture
Advisory Committee: US-Cuba Relations under President Trump
Following the announcement of new United States sanctions on Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, on 4 December 2018, members of the Caribbean Council Advisory Committee convened
Audience with the President of the Republic of Cuba
Members of the Cuba Initiative had the honour of welcoming President Miguel Diaz-Canel to the UK on 13 November. It was an historic visit and
5th Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean
Date: July 17th – 18th, 2018 Venue: Hilton Reforma, Mexico City The Caribbean Council is pleased to partner with New Energy Events for the 5th Geothermal
Briefing Meeting with HE Mr Asif Ahmad CMG, British High Commissioner to Jamaica
Date: Tuesday 22nd May 2018 Time: 10.00 – 12.00 Venue: Charles Russell Speechlys, 5 Fleet Pl, London EC4M 7RD On Tuesday 22nd May, The Caribbean Council
Members’ Roundtable Meeting with Dr Ricardo Torres
Date: Friday 18th May 2018 Time: 10.00 – 12.00 Venue: Bird & Bird, 12 New Fetter Ln, London EC4A 1JP On Friday 18th May, the Cuba
The Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception 2018
Each year, The Caribbean Council hosts an Annual Reception at the House of Lords which provides a unique opportunity for UK, Caribbean and Central American
Roundtable meeting with Dr Paul Oquist
Date: Wednesday 18th April Time: 16.00 – 17.00 followed by networking Venue: British Expertise, 23 Grafton St, Mayfair, London W1S 4EY On Wednesday 18th April, in
Latin American Networking Party 2018!
We are delighted to invite you to the 14th Edition of the Latin American Networking Party! This year, the unique networking party will be taking
Recovery and Reconstruction Post 2017 Hurricanes in the Caribbean
Date: Tuesday 30th January Time: 15.00 – 18.00 Venue: British Expertise, 23 Grafton Street, London W1S 4EY On Tuesday 30th January, The Caribbean Council organised a seminar, in collaboration
The Cuban economy and US-Cuba policy: An update
Date: Thursday 30 November 2017 Time: 15.00 – 18.00 Venue: Bird & Bird, 12 New Fetter Ln, London EC4A 1JP On Thursday 30th November, the Cuba Initiative organised a round table event
Panama Invest 2017 – “Panama: The Gateway to Latin America”
Date: Thursday 12 October 2017 Time: 9.00 – 13.30 (including lunch) Venue: Central London This year’s half-day Panama Invest conference took place on Thursday 12th October from 9.00-14.00 at The Skinner’s Hall
Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum 2017
On October 18-20, 2017, our partners, New Energy Events, organised the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) which took place in Miami. About the CREF forum: CREF agenda; bursting
The Caribbean Development Bank & the UK-Caribbean Infrastructure Fund
Date: Thursday 14th September Time: 11.00 Venue: British Expertise On Thursday 14th September, in collaboration with our partners, British Expertise, an exclusive meeting took place with two
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 5th July, The Caribbean Council organised an exclusive Briefing Meeting with the British Ambassador to the
Investment seminar with the President of Guyana
Date: Tuesday 25th April 2017 Time: 9.30-11.30 Venue: Army and Navy Club, 36 Pall Mall, St James’s, London, SW1Y On Tuesday 25th April, The Caribbean Council organised
The Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception 2017
H.E. Brigadier David Arthur Granger, President of Guyana, addresses The Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception,Tuesday 25th April 2017 at the House of Lords The Caribbean Council’s
13th Edition Latin American Networking Party!
Date: Thursday 24th November 2016 Time: 10.00-11.00 Venue: Mahiki, 1 Dover St, Mayfair, London, W1S 4LD On Thursday 23rd February 2017, the 13th Edition Latin American Networking Party took
Roundtable meeting with Dr. Paul Oquist
Date: Thursday 24th November 2016 Time: 10.00-11.00 Venue: Bird & Bird On Thursday 24th November 2016, The Caribbean Council organised a round table event with the current Minister Secretary of Presidency and Private
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 11th November 2016, The Caribbean Council organised a meeting with Minister of Tourism of El Salvador,
Cuba Initiative roundtable meeting with US State Department and US Treasury (OFAC) representatives
Event: Cuba Initiative roundtable meeting with US State Department and US Treasury (OFAC) representatives Date: 21st October 2016 Venue: Foreign and Commonwealth Office On the 21st October 2016,
Maximising Opportunities in a Changing Caribbean and Britain
Date: Tuesday 11th October 2016 Time: 16.00 – 17.30 Venue: The House of Lords On Tuesday 11th October 2016, The Caribbean Council was delighted to
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, London, EC1M 6HA On Wednesday 9th November, The Caribbean Council were delighted to organise a
Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) 2016
Event: Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) 2016 Date: 17th – 19th October 2016 Venue: InterContinental Miami, Miami, Florida On 17th to 19th October 2016, New Energy Events organised the Caribbean Renewable
Understanding Cuba’s financial and banking sector
Event: Understanding Cuba’s financial and banking sector Date: 27th September 2016. 16.00-18.00 Venue: Savills, 33 Margaret Street, London, W1G 0JD On Tuesday 27th September, The Caribbean
Insuring foreign investment projects in Cuba
Event: Insuring foreign investment projects in Cuba Date: 22nd September 2016. 10.30-12.00 Venue: Temple Chambers, Central London On Thursday 22nd September, The Caribbean Council held an intimate round table
Cuba Energy & Infrastructure Summit
Date: 1 & 2, September 2016 Venue: Meliá Cohiba Hotel, Havana, Cuba On Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd of September, the 1st Cuba Energy and Infrastructure
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 On Wednesday 3 August at 15.00, The Caribbean Council held an interactive webinar about the process
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 Council organised an informative webinar on what risks does Brexit pose for the Caribbean and what
Trinidad and Tobago and British Business – Challenges and Opportunities
Date: 4 July 2016 Time: 16.00-18.00 Venue: Central London The Caribbean Council hold a round-table meeting looking at the current business environment in Trinidad and Tobago.
Advances in the Energy Sector in the Dominican Republic
Event: Advances in the Energy Sector in the Dominican Republic Date: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 Time: 16.00 – 18.00 (followed by a networking reception) The
Tackling Zika in the Caribbean and Central America: A Regional Update
Event: Tackling Zika in the Caribbean and Central America: A Regional Update Date: Tuesday, 24 May 2016 Time: 15.00 – 17.15 (followed by networking) Venue: Central
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 and the Grenadines, Dr Hon. Ralph Gonsalves Date: Tuesday 19 April, 2016 Time: 10:30 – 12:30 Venue: 1
Market Entry in Cuba – Prospects for Growth in the Cuban Economy
Event: Market Entry in Cuba – Prospects for Growth in the Cuban Economy Date: Tuesday 22 March, 2016 Time: 16:00-17:30 Venue: Holland House -1-4 Bury St, London EC3A
Business Opportunities in Cuba: Infrastructure, energy, tourism and manufacturing.
Event: Round table meeting Cuban Government delegation Date: Friday 11 March, 2016 Time: 10am-12.pm. Venue: Savills, 33 Margaret Street London, W1G 0JD. The Caribbean Council on behalf of
Dominica – Infrastructure needs following Tropical Storm Erika Damage
Date: Tuesday, 8 March 2016 Time: 16.00–17.30 Venue: House of Lords The Caribbean Council, with its event partner British Expertise International, organised a briefing event
Round table meeting with Barbados’ Central Bank Governor, Dr DeLisle Worrell
Date: 7 March 2016 Time: 17.00 – 18.30 Venue: Bird & Bird LLP offices, 15 Fetter Lane, EC4A 1JP London, United Kingdom The Caribbean Council
12th Edition Latin American Networking Party
12th Edition Latin American Networking Party The Caribbean Council for the first time joined forces with all the members of the Council of Latin
UK Caribbean Infrastructure Fund
Date: 20 January 2016, 11.00am-1.00pm Venue: British Expertise offices, London The Caribbean Council in collaboration with British Expertise organised an event with 70 participants on 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 The Caribbean Council organised a meeting for its members with the newly appointed British Ambassador
Investment and Trade Opportunities in St Kitts and Nevis
An Audience with the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Date: 8 July 2015, 10.00a.m. – 11.30a.m Venue: Hamilton House, London
Cuba Initiative Members’ Meeting with the British Ambassador to Cuba, HE Mr Tim Cole
Date: 6 July 2015 Venue: Hamilton House, London The Cuba Initiative organised a members-only meeting with the British Ambassador to Cuba, HE Mr Tim Cole, during
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 Initiative organised a garden party at the residence of the Cuban Ambassador in London. This
The Dominican Republic Meets the City of London
Date: 4 June 2015, 8.30am-12.00pm Venue: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL The Caribbean Council organised in conjunction with the British Chamber
Annual Reception 2015
Caribbean Council Annual Reception at the House of Lords Background Since its inception in 2004, The Caribbean Council’s annual reception at the UK Houses of
Business Risks and Mitigation in Latin America
Date: 12 March 2015 The Council of Ibero American Chambers (CIAC) of which the Caribbean Council are members organised an event on 12 March which
Is Business with Cuba Normalising?
Date: 12 March 2015, 3.00pm-5.30pm Venue: Bird & Bird LLP, 15 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1JP In light of the recent policy changes announced by
El Salvador infrastructure/PPP delegation meeting
Date: Thursday 5 February Venue: Embassy of El Salvador The Central American Business Council organised a business meeting with a Salvadoran delegation of officials in
