https://carib-export.com/en Caribbean Export Development Agency en Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:01:51 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/dominican-republic-to-host-caribbean-investment-forum-2027 https://carib-export.com/en/news/dominican-republic-to-host-caribbean-investment-forum-2027 The Dominican Republic will host the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2027, with the Caribbean Export Development Agency partnering with the Dominican Republic Export and Investment Center (ProDominicana), the country’s export and investment promotion agency, to deliver the sixth edition of the regional investment event. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:37:46 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-wins-prestigious-united-nations-investment-promotion-award https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-wins-prestigious-united-nations-investment-promotion-award Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has received the prestigious 2026 United Nations Investment Promotion Award for its innovative approach to attracting investment and driving economic transformation across the Caribbean. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:09:00 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-indigenous-women-entrepreneurs-set-to-explore-new-trade-opportunities-in-canada https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-indigenous-women-entrepreneurs-set-to-explore-new-trade-opportunities-in-canada Caribbean Export and Global Affairs Canada support Indigenous women-led businesses to connect with international buyers, gain valuable market insights and showcase their products, services and cultural heritage. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:37:13 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-launches-virtual-e-commerce-accelerator-programme-with-over-200-participants https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-launches-virtual-e-commerce-accelerator-programme-with-over-200-participants The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has officially commenced its Virtual E-Commerce Accelerator Programme (VEAP), with over 200 participants expected to take part in the initiative. VEAP is aimed at strengthening the e-commerce capabilities of Caribbean businesses and expanding their access to international markets. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:19:33 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-launches-new-guide-to-strengthen-social-innovation-across-the-caribbean https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-launches-new-guide-to-strengthen-social-innovation-across-the-caribbean Social entrepreneurs across the Caribbean now have a new resource to help them navigate the region's social innovation landscape, access support and turn promising ideas into sustainable ventures.  Launched by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) on Day 1 of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026 in Barbados, Making Waves: A Caribbean Social Innovation Guide brings together practical guidance, insights and resources to support innovators, investors and other stakeholders working to advance social innovation across the region.  Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:08:10 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-announces-sunita-daniel-as-chairperson-and-ishmael-quiroz-as-deputy-chairman https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-announces-sunita-daniel-as-chairperson-and-ishmael-quiroz-as-deputy-chairman New Board leadership elected at the Agency’s 46th Meeting of the Board of Directors Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:06:19 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/cif-2026-showcases-ususd39-million-in-bankable-projects-as-caribbean-export-sets-out-year-round https://carib-export.com/en/news/cif-2026-showcases-ususd39-million-in-bankable-projects-as-caribbean-export-sets-out-year-round Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:55:09 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/scaling-the-caribbean-vision https://carib-export.com/en/news/scaling-the-caribbean-vision At the Caribbean Investment Forum 2026 in Barbados, regional leaders, investors and businesses are exploring how Caribbean innovation can attract greater capital and scale globally. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley used her opening keynote to challenge the region to think bigger, strengthen integration and turn ambition into investable opportunity. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:08:22 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-the-caribbean-development-bank-partner-to-strengthen-regional-investment https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-the-caribbean-development-bank-partner-to-strengthen-regional-investment The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have strengthened their collaboration to support the development of a more robust pipeline of Caribbean investment opportunities and improve connections between regional projects and prospective investors. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:09:17 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/four-caribbean-social-startups-win-opportunity-to-pitch-at-cif-2026 https://carib-export.com/en/news/four-caribbean-social-startups-win-opportunity-to-pitch-at-cif-2026 Four innovative Caribbean startups are set to take the stage at the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026 after emerging as winners of the EU-LAC Social Accelerator Caribbean Social Startup Pitch Competition.  Byde Mill – The Experience of Barbados, Colmado Cash of the Dominican Republic, EleCare AI of Jamaica and Dolphin of Trinidad and Tobago were selected following a virtual pitch competition, which sought promising early-stage businesses combining commercial potential with measurable social or environmental impact.  Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:56:55 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/global-investors-business-leaders-and-development-partners-set-for-caribbean-investment-forum https://carib-export.com/en/news/global-investors-business-leaders-and-development-partners-set-for-caribbean-investment-forum With just weeks to go before the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026, momentum is building as leading financial institutions, development partners, investors and business leaders prepare to gather in Barbados from October 5–7, 2026. Hosted by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in collaboration with the Government of Barbados under the patronage of Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, and the European Union as part of the Global Gateway initiative, CIF 2026 will bring together decision-makers from across the Caribbean and internationally to advance investment opportunities, strengthen partnerships and connect capital with viable Caribbean projects. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:04:58 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/barbados-to-host-caribbean-investment-forum-2026-as-region-unveils-bold-vision-for-global https://carib-export.com/en/news/barbados-to-host-caribbean-investment-forum-2026-as-region-unveils-bold-vision-for-global Caribbean Export launches flagship investment platform to connect international capital with investment-ready opportunities across the Caribbean Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:54:25 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-digital-bootcamp-helps-barbadian-msmes-strengthen-their-competitive-edge https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-digital-bootcamp-helps-barbadian-msmes-strengthen-their-competitive-edge A cohort of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Barbados are now better equipped to strengthen their competitiveness and accelerate their digital transformation after completing the Caribbean Export Development Agency's (Caribbean Export) three-day Digital Bootcamp. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:09:12 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-businesses-encouraged-to-harness-open-innovation-through-the-eu-lac-digital-accelerator https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-businesses-encouraged-to-harness-open-innovation-through-the-eu-lac-digital-accelerator Caribbean entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses were encouraged to embrace open innovation and international collaboration as the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator hosted its Digital Connectors Barbados event under the theme “Uncracking Open Innovation in Barbados: Meet the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator” at Hotel Indigo, in Barbados. The event brought together founders, corporate leaders, ecosystem stakeholders, and policymakers to explore how corporate-startup partnerships can accelerate […] Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:05:40 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/digital-firms-invited-to-connect-with-global-corporate-partners-at-digital-connectors-southern-caribbean-barbados https://carib-export.com/en/news/digital-firms-invited-to-connect-with-global-corporate-partners-at-digital-connectors-southern-caribbean-barbados The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to Barbados and lead implementor Tecnalia, is pleased to announce Digital Connectors Southern Caribbean — a landmark two-day programme bringing together Barbadian and regional digital firms, European and Latin American corporate partners, and innovation leaders under the EU-LAC Digital […] Wed, 27 May 2026 14:15:06 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/grit-project-completes-regional-rollout-across-all-six-caribbean-nations https://carib-export.com/en/news/grit-project-completes-regional-rollout-across-all-six-caribbean-nations Caribbean Export and Global Affairs Canada bring $3 million women’s trade empowerment initiative to Jamaica, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, completing the programme’s full regional activation Mon, 04 May 2026 15:30:39 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/420-msmes-across-14-territories-complete-project-thrive-charting-a-new-course-for-caribbean-business-growth https://carib-export.com/en/news/420-msmes-across-14-territories-complete-project-thrive-charting-a-new-course-for-caribbean-business-growth Republic Financial Holdings Limited and the Caribbean Export Development Agency collaborate on a landmark initiative to strengthen MSME export readiness and financial resilience across the region. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:19:03 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-revup-caribbean-sign-mou-to-strengthen-regional-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-ecosystem https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-and-revup-caribbean-sign-mou-to-strengthen-regional-entrepreneurship-and-innovation-ecosystem The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and RevUP Caribbean Limited (RevUP) have formalised a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aimed at advancing entrepreneurship, innovation, and private sector development across the Caribbean. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:54:09 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/ready-when-opportunity-knocks-the-beharry-amber-lesson-for-caribbean-business https://carib-export.com/en/news/ready-when-opportunity-knocks-the-beharry-amber-lesson-for-caribbean-business Written by: Steven Williams (Originally published in Barbados Today) On the evening of Thursday, 16 April, the ballroom at Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle filled with the usual faces from across the regional economy: exporters, diplomats, development officials, and beneficiaries. They had gathered to mark thirty years of the Caribbean Export Development Agency and […] Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:43:35 GMT https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-development-agency-releases-annual-results-report-2025-and-celebrates-30-years-of-empowering-regional-businesses https://carib-export.com/en/news/caribbean-export-development-agency-releases-annual-results-report-2025-and-celebrates-30-years-of-empowering-regional-businesses The enduring, powerful, and direct impact of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) on thousands of regional business owners was celebrated at an impressive gala event held at the Wyndham Grand Barbados on 16 April 2026. Local and regional government ministers, international stakeholders, diplomats, and beneficiaries attended the informative and inspirational occasion which jointly […] Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:27:17 GMT