By Deodat Maharaj As we in the Caribbean seek to fast-track recovery and build a post COVID-19 world where business plays a leadership role in creating much needed jobs, access to finance remains a major constraint. The World Bank in its 2020 Ease of Doing Business Report notes that of the 14 Caribbean countries that […]
Caribbean Export and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) partner to support regional MSMEs retool and preserve jobs with financial assistance. Caribbean Development Bank to provide US$600K in grant funding to MSME’s via a new Technical Assistance Programme. The Technical Assistance Programme will assist MSMEs mitigate impact of COVID-19 and support ongoing capacity building. MSMEs will be […]
US$1.1M (€910K) in grant funding to SMEs in the Caribbean via the Direct Support Grant Programme 63 firms to receive grant funding in 15 CARIFORUM countries Manufacturing and agro-processing firms awarded the most grants BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (March 3, 2021) — In collaboration with the European Union, the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has approved […]
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, November 24, 2020. The ‘Absolutely Caribbean Virtual Expo’ was a resounding success for regional businesses looking to break into the lucrative European market. From 17-18 November, 50 Caribbean companies taking part in the live expo linked up with over 450 European-based registrants with a keen interest in Caribbean sauces and condiments, natural products including food, […]
In the Netherlands, the health & beauty category is worth €2.4bn. In the UK, Certified organic and natural beauty products are growing 14% year-on-year In Spain, eight million shoppers purchased a luxury beauty brand in the 12 months to April 2019 Bridgetown, BARBADOS, November 17, 2020. Caribbean creators of natural and organic products are being […]
Caribbean Export Development Agency has developed an online registry for the Caribbean based services suppliers. The CE Services Registry will enable Caribbean suppliers to be found by regional and international audiences. Listed services suppliers to gain greater exposure and opportunities in export markets. Caribbean service providers are encouraged to be listed to enhance their legitimacy. […]
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, September 2, 2020 – The Caribbean Export Development Agency in collaboration with the European Union has launched the Direct Support Grants Programme, a newly developed grant facility in response to COVID-19 and the need for CARIFORUM firms to access finance during a time when cashflow has been significantly restricted. CARIFORUM firms will now be able to […]
The OECS-Caribbean Export Development Agency’s Technical Assistance and Coaching Programme launched on July 8, 2020 with the aim of strengthening the entrepreneurial and leadership skills of 14 selected young entrepreneurs from six countries of the Eastern Caribbean. In her remarks at the virtually held launch event Caribbean Exports’ Services Specialist – Allyson Francis, underscored the importance of the […]
$3.5 million BBD has been allocated to CARIFORUM Firms 55 companies will receive grants of up to $66,000 BBD Funds have been provided by the European Union via the 11th EDF Regional Private Sector Development Programme Bridgetown, BARBADOS, November 12, 2019. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) in cooperation with the European Union has […]
