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Creating Certainty: Partnership, Policy and Predictability Build Investor Confidence in the Caribbean
Jul 27 2026Business investment brings a certain level of risk, regardless of the industry, location or magnitude. Therefore, certainty is one of the most valuable assets available to investors.Companies evaluating new markets are looking beyond incentives alone, seeking locations with predictable policies, collaborative government partners and a stable environment where long-term investments...
The Americas Investment Forum (AIF) 2026, hosted jointly by WAIPA and CAIPA’s member Prodominicana was held in the Dominican Republic July 1–3, 2026. The event brought together 50 countries, 35 IPA and government representatives, 16 panel sessions, 168 business meetings, and roughly 1,800 attendees. CAIPA joined via a shared booth...
CAIPA Hosts Inaugural Caribbean Entitlement & Hospitality Strategic Sessions™, Spotlighting Guyana
Jul 27 2026CAIPA is proud to have hosted the Caribbean Entitlement & Hospitality Strategic Sessions™, a new executive platform from The Buckler Group and EXODUS™ that brings government officials, Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs), investors, developers, and diaspora leaders together to channel capital toward shovel-ready tourism and real estate development projects across the...
The Sun Shines on Success
Jun 25 2026Why the Caribbean is the Next Big Renewable Energy FrontierThe energy equation has historically been a difficult prospect for the Caribbean. Despite abundant natural resources, many island nations have depended on imported fossil fuels to meet their energy demand. That dependence comes with volatile energy prices, high electricity costs, and...
BELTRAIDE is proud to sponsor and participate in the Sustainable Tourism Conference, hosted by the Belize Tourism Board, where our representatives engaged with regional stakeholders to showcase Belize’s investment opportunities and fiscal incentives. At today’s conference, BELTRAIDE’s Executive Director, Ishmael Quiroz, joined the panel “Orange Economy in Action: How Belize is...
Belmopan, Belize. May 19,2026 – Belize proudly took center stage in the United States capital as the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE), in collaboration with the Embassy of Belize in Washington, D.C., hosted the Belize Trade, Investment, and Opportunities Showcase as part of the month-long internationally recognized Passport...
Guyana’s Demerara Distillers Limited channels centuries of experience to one of the region’s most pressing challengesDemerara Distillers Limited (DDL), a leading manufacturing company in Guyana, is internationally recognized for its award-winning El Dorado rums. While rum production has remained central to the company’s identity for more than three centuries, DDL...
CAIPA joins regional leaders and WFZO in backing new Caribbean Special Economic Zone Association
May 19 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) has joined regional leaders and the World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) in strongly backing the creation of the Caribbean Special Economic Zone Association (Cari SEZA). Cari SEZA is envisioned as a regional, non governmental, not for profit body dedicated to...
From Potential to Proof: Revival in Spanish Town
Apr 23 2026Jamaican Development Signals Transformational Growth in Caribbean InvestmentFor decades, economic conversations about the Caribbean have been dominated by tourism and natural resources. Beneath that narrative lies an often overlooked reality: the region possesses the raw ingredients for transformative, sustainable growth.Moving beyond potential to proof has often been difficult. But today,...
Barbadian economist and investment promotion leader Kaye Greenidge has been confirmed as President of the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) for the period 2026-2027, following her appointment by the CAIPA General Assembly on 27 February 2026. CAIPA Presidency AnnouncementThe CAIPA General Assembly has confirmed Kaye Greenidge as President of...
Suriname’s Agricultural Moment Has Arrived
Feb 25 2026With vast underutilized land, existing infrastructure, and transformative oil revenues on the horizon, Suriname is positioning itself as the Caribbean’s agribusiness powerhouse. “Agribusiness investment opportunities in Suriname are substantial if approached correctly. In five to ten years, Suriname could supply 75% of the eastern Caribbean’s food needs.” — Trevor Bullen, Independent Agro-Industrial...
Historically known for its tourism industry and iconic blue waters, white sand beaches, and cooling sea breezes, the Caribbean is now strategically focusing investment on high-growth sectors to improve resilience, foster sustainability, and diversify revenue streams. The Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) is at the center of this...
The Caribbean is a leading global hub for foreign and domestic investment, driven by its strategic location, diverse industries, and favorable regulatory environments. The region’s role in the global economy continues to expand, with investment opportunities spanning from The Bahamas in the north to Suriname on the South American mainland.Established...