MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Jul 30, CMC – The 2025 Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) began here officially on Tuesday night with Jamaica’s Finance and Public Service Minister, Fayval Williams, saying that the Caribbean should become more competitive, remove barriers to intra regional trade and continue efforts to punch above its weight.
The three-day forum is being held under the theme “Transforming Our Future: Catalyzing Innovation and Investment” and brings together heads of government, private sector leaders, and international partners to discuss investment opportunities in technology, agriculture, and sustainable industries.
It is being hosted by the Jamaica government collaboration with the Barbados-based Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), the regional trade and investment promotion agency focused on building a resilient Caribbean. The forum is being attended by more than 500 delegates across 20 countries.
Delivering the feature address on the theme “Investing in the future, a vision for Caribbean growth and competitiveness,” Williams said that Jamaica had developed a new policy framework for inclusive growth titled ASPIRE, which outlines six critical pillars for transforming the country into a modern, peaceful, productive and prosperous society.
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