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Business
David Roberts

Africa–Caribbean Trade Needs More Than Mindset

Why do foreign brands flourish in  African markets while so few African businesses achieve similar success abroad? Business consultant Oscar Bimpong believes the answer begins with mindset, but questions about finance and ownership reveal a deeper challenge. Keypoints: Bimpong urges African entrepreneurs to think globally Finance and management remain barriers to expansion Greater ownership could strengthen economic gains AFRICAN consumers know international brands well. They eat at

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November 3, 2026 No Comments
Business
David Roberts

Infrastructure investment needs more than capital

Africa and the Caribbean have enormous infrastructure  investment needs, but attracting capital will require better-prepared projects, stronger governance and greater  investor confidence, says Transborder Ventures executive Gerald Provost. Keypoints: Investment-ready projects attract capital Diaspora expertise goes beyond remittances Digital trust strengthens investment prospects AFRICA and the Caribbean have no shortage of infrastructure projects crying out for investment. What they lack, in many cases, are proposals sufficiently developed

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October 22, 2026 No Comments
Business
David Roberts

Africa–Caribbean trade faces major hurdles

 Africa and the Caribbean must overcome costly shipping, fragmented regulations and weak  financial connections to unlock their commercial potential, trade and compliance specialist Eliot Kelly has warned. Keypoints: Shipping and regulations constrain trade Afreximbank raises CARICOM financing to $5bn Kelly calls for contracts over conferences  AFRICA and the Caribbean share centuries of history and increasingly ambitious plans for economic cooperation. Yet turning those connections into profitable business

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October 17, 2026 No Comments
Business
David Roberts

Africa-Caribbean education must build problem-solvers

 Africa and the Caribbean need  education systems that build critical thinkers, innovators and problem-solvers for changing. Keypoints: Education must move beyond memorisation Practical learning can strengthen graduate skills Africa-Caribbean cooperation can deepen innovation AFRICA and the Caribbean face a common education challenge: how to prepare young people for economies in which jobs, technology and society are changing faster than traditional classrooms can easily keep pace. The issue

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October 1, 2026 No Comments
Events
David Roberts

Ethics anchors Africa-Caribbean corridor

Corridor Perspectives says trust, ethical leadership and strong institutions are vital to deeper Africa-Caribbean economic ties Keypoints: Trust can become a commercial advantage Ethical leadership needs strong institutions Africa-Caribbean economic ties are deepening TRUST, integrity and stronger institutions must become part of the economic infrastructure supporting deeper Africa-Caribbean relations if the emerging corridor between the two regions is to produce sustainable investment and development. That was a

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September 16, 2026 No Comments
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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September 9, 2026 No Comments
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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August 29, 2026 No Comments
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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August 26, 2026 No Comments
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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August 21, 2026 No Comments
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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August 11, 2026 No Comments