Category: Events

Corridor Perspectives
David Roberts

Can African–Caribbean businesses ‘Do Well by Doing Good?’

Africa–Caribbean businesses are being urged to turn ethical conduct, trust and sustainability into sources of long-term commercial advantage. Keypoints: Ethical conduct can strengthen commercial resilience Businesses urged to turn purpose into profit Africa–Caribbean corridor needs repeatable deals THE Africa–Caribbean business corridor will need more than trade and investment to succeed, speakers at Corridor Perspectives – Live argued, warning that ethical conduct, trust and sustainability could prove just

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Culture
David Roberts

Notting Hill Carnival 2026: Celebrating Our Shared African and Caribbean Heritage.

As we come together for Notting Hill Carnival 2026, we should recognise its profound significance to African and Caribbean people in Britain and throughout the world. Carnival is much more than music, costumes, steelpan, dance and food. It is a powerful expression of heritage, identity, resilience, creativity and community spirit. For generations, Notting Hill Carnival has provided a unique platform where African and Caribbean cultures meet and

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Corridor Perspectives
David Roberts

CORRIDOR PERSPECTIVES – LIVE EPISODE 1 | FRIDAY 28 AUGUST 2026

The conversation continues. Following a strong inaugural session that brought together 18 engaged participants, Corridor Perspectives – LIVE returns this Friday for Episode 1 — continuing the conversation about how we can build stronger Africa–Caribbean trade, investment and economic partnerships. Our first discussion demonstrated that there is a real appetite for honest conversations, fresh perspectives and practical solutions. We explored some important questions: Does culture influence the

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Events
David Roberts

A Strong Start For ACSII CORRIDOR PERSPECTIVES

Our inaugural ACSII CORRIDOR PERSPECTIVES session got off to a strong start, with 18 engaged participants joining us for an open and thought-provoking discussion on Africa–Caribbean trade, investment and the opportunity to build a stronger economic corridor. Importantly, this wasn’t simply a presentation. Participants engaged, asked questions and shared supportive messages, demonstrating a genuine appetite for deeper conversations about how we can move from dialogue to trade,

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Events
David Roberts

Join the ACSII Trade Mission To Barbados This September

ACSII TRADE-BRIDGE MISSION TO BARBADOS, Culture & Creative Industries | 22–25 September 2026 Connecting Business • Investment • Opportunity Is Your Cultural or Creative Business Ready for the Caribbean? Culture is more than heritage—it is an increasingly powerful economic asset. Across Africa and the Caribbean, music, film, fashion, visual arts, culinary traditions, festivals, design, entertainment and digital creativity are creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors and communities.

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Events
Aaron Adal

“From Dialogue to Deals”: ACSII Chairman Lays Out His Case to Global Investors at Barbados High Commission

At a London Trade & Investment Soirée co-hosted by the Barbados High Commission (UK), the African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Initiative (ACSII) declared that the Africa-Caribbean corridor is no longer a dream, it’s a deal. Investors, diplomats, and business leaders gathered at the The Barbados High Commission at London last week for a Trade and Investment Soirée co-hosted by the African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Initiative, ACSII.

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Events
Aaron Adal

Small States, Big Moves: Africa and the Caribbean Open a New Pipeline in Cross-regional Investment to Barbados

ACSII & Barbados High Commission UK: Trade & Investment Soirée | 27 March 2026 Overview On the evening of Friday, 27 March 2026, the Barbados High Commission UK and the African Caribbean Sustainability & Investment Initiative (ACSII) co-hosted an exclusive Trade & Investment Soirée in London. The event signalled advances in South-South economic cooperation, moving beyond traditional diplomacy toward high-level capital deployment and infrastructure development. Barbados stands

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