PRESS RELEASES

Bridgetown, Barbados — Between US$8 billion and US$10 billion of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) annual imports, roughly one quarter to one third of the Region’s non-fuel import bill are exposed to the transit restrictions now taking effect at the Panama...

Bridgetown, Barbados — The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) joins the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the African Union, and the people of Africa and the Caribbean in commemorating Africa-CARICOM Day 2026, celebrating the deep historical and cultural bonds between our peoples...

OAS Private Sector Initiative of the Americas Statement on Behalf of the CARICOM Private Sector Dr. Patrick Antoine | CEO and Technical Director, CARICOM Private Sector Organization Thursday, 3 September 2026 Secretary General Ramdin, Chair Bulgheroni, Distinguished Colleagues, In the...

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) extends its deepest sympathies and heartfelt solidarity to the Government, Communities, and People of Guyana following the capsizing of the passenger ferry MV Barima of the coast of Guyana on Saturday 18th July.  ...

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia — July 9, 2026. The second High-Level Breakfast Dialogue between the OECS Business Council (OBC), the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) and CARICOM Heads of Government was convened at Sandals Grande, Saint Lucia, under the theme “Meeting...

"The time for action is now." Remarks by Dr. Patrick Antoine, CEO of the CARICOM Private Sector Organization at the Launch of the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture  2026. CWA 2026 is scheduled to be held in Jamaica from September...

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), introduced the AgriMSE Business Development and Regional Market Integration Project during a virtual event held on March 11, 2026. This project is funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). It is designed...

Launch of Reporting Framework to Track and Scale Business-led Health Initiatives Bridgetown, Barbados - The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) has launched the Region’s first Reporting Framework for Private Sector NCD Reduction Initiatives, marking a major step forward in coordinating...

Bridgetown, Barbados — The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) hailed the adoption of the CARICOM Industrial Policy and Strategy (CIPS) 2035 by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government at their Fiftieth Regular Meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis in...

Bridgetown, Barbados – The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) has welcomed the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) decision to increase its investment commitment to the Caribbean from US$3 billion to US$5 billion, describing the move as a major step toward expanding...

Bridgetown, Barbados — The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) expresses support for the sugar refinery investments being made in Belize and Guyana by joint ventures involving Sucro Limited, Santander Sugar Limited, and GAICO Construction & General Services Inc, which will...

A quantified US$322 million agribusiness trade opportunity between CARICOM and the Africa Union markets is now driving the call for private sector firms on both sides of the Atlantic to move from dialogue to concrete action, in the sector. Dr....

Former Miss Universe and Caribbean entrepreneur Ms. Wendy Fitzwilliam has identified a major economic opportunity for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Africa Union to collaborate in building globally competitive fashion, beauty, and skincare industries for the world’s largely underserved,...

Bridgetown, Barbados — Exports from the Africa Union to CARICOM could cross the US$1 billion mark, according to a CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) Study unveiled this week, signalling a major opportunity to rewire CARICOM import supply chains. Honourable E.P....

Bridgetown, Barbados, December 23, 2025- In October 2020, the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) became an “Associate” institution of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and has since worked with fellow private sector companies and business organisations to advance projects and representations...

Belmopan, Belize | December 2nd, 2025 — The Belizean private sector, mobilized by the Caribbean Sugar Refinery (CSR), is ramping up support for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica by sending a second container, this time loaded with critical building materials....

Bridgetown, Barbados - The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) welcomes the decision of the United States to remove tariffs on key CARICOM export sectors, bringing important relief to regional industries that had been negatively affected by the reciprocal tariffs implemented...

Bridgetown, Barbados - The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) continues to mobilize  regional private sector support for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica following the devastating  impact of Hurricane Melissa.  One CPSO member, Caribbean Sugar Refinery, a growing Caribbean company with...

"Only through urgent, collective action in the security domain, in support of Haiti, can the scourge of gang violence be arrested. This is a critical first step towards creating favourable conditions for elections, sustained delivery of humanitarian support and relief,...

Bridgetown, Barbados - The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) welcomes the implementation of full free movement rights for nationals of Barbados, Belize, Dominica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Full free movement for...