UKCTIF III: United Kingdom–Caribbean Trade & Investment Forum

The UK-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum III, held at the historic Lancaster House in London on 14–15 May, brought together more than 230 delegates from across the United Kingdom and the Caribbean, including official delegations representing 10 Caribbean countries.

We were pleased to welcome distinguished delegations from across the Caribbean, including Delano Seiveright, whose participation further underscored the strength of regional engagement and collaboration at the Forum, and honoured to hear keynote addresses from Tim Reid, CEO of UK Export Finance, whose insights highlighted the role of export finance in supporting sustainable growth and strengthening international partnerships.

Across the Forum, participants engaged in a series of high-level panel discussions and presentations addressing key themes including Access to Capital, Core Infrastructure, ICT and Digital Transformation, Regional Integration and Strategic Frameworks, and UK-Caribbean Commercial Partnerships and Delivery. These sessions provided valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of UK-Caribbean economic cooperation.

Special thanks are extended to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the Department for Business and Trade, and UK Export Finance for their close collaboration in delivering the Forum.

We are equally grateful to our valued partners – Acrow, Associated Asphalt, Dints International, Ramps Logistics, and JAMPRO — for their important support and contributions.

In particular, we extend special recognition to our headline partner, Intellibus, whose generous support and steadfast commitment were instrumental in making the UK-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum III possible.

The overwhelmingly positive feedback received since the event reflects the collective effort, dedication, and collaboration of all involved, and underscores the significance of continued partnership between the United Kingdom and the Caribbean.