26 September 2025 Florida Ice and Farm Company (FIFCO) agreed a US$3.25bn deal with Heineken to sell the remaining 75% of its stake in Distribuidora La Florida SA. This will include food and beverage operations in Costa Rica and Guatemala, a beverage business in Mexico and stakes in beer companies in Nicaragua and Panama. FIFCO […]| The Caribbean Council
22 September 2025 In an indication of the growing seriousness of Cuba’s worsening power and water supply situation, Cuba’s President has led a high-level meeting to discuss an action plan to address the country’s lengthening periods without power and related water shortages. The meeting, which appeared similar in format to a Council of Ministers’ meeting, […]| The Caribbean Council
19 September 2025 Guyana and Jamaica formally ushered in new Cabinets this week, signalling sharpened agendas in two countries at pivotal moments. Guyana is in the midst of an oil-fuelled boom and Jamaica sees the start of an historic third term for Prime Minister Andrew Holness who is pushing for reform and growth. In Guyana, […]| The Caribbean Council
15 September 2025 Recently published official figures indicate that Cuba’s non-state MSMEs have begun to make a major economic contribution in consumer related sectors and services despite severe bureaucratic and regulatory impediments. However, according to a recent report by the US-based Cuban academic, Ricardo Torres, the sector continues to be seen by Cuba’s political leadership […]| The Caribbean Council
The Caribbean Council was pleased to host an exclusive members-only roundtable with the new British Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, HE Dr Carol Van der Walt, on 11th September. HE Dr Carol Van der Walt led an insightful discussion on the current political and economic climate and the growing areas of business opportunity in the Dominican […]| The Caribbean Council
12 September 2025 El Salvador Vice President Félix Ulloa believes it is not the best time to talk about regional integration given that a new Sistema para la Integración Centroamericana (SICA) general secretary has not been agreed upon. Nicaraguan lawyer Werner Vargas resigned in November 2023, having been elected for the 2022-2026 period. Since then, […]| The Caribbean Council
Member’s Round Table Event with UK Trade Envoys Jessica Morden MP & Paulette Hamilton MP. The Caribbean Council was pleased to host an exclusive roundtable on September 9th – discussing opportunities and challenges in Latin America & the Commonwealth Caribbean with UK Members of Parliament. This event was generously hosted by Caribbean Council members’ Hogan Lovells and brought together acting trade […]| The Caribbean Council
08 September 2025 President Xi Jinping has told President Díaz-Canel that China “is willing to continue providing assistance and support to Cuba to the extent of its possibilities.” His remarks follow from an important bilateral meeting that took place in Moscow in May when both leaders attended Russia’s celebration of its World War II victory […]| The Caribbean Council
Thursday, 6 November 2025 from 13:00 – 22:30 GMT A strategic event for fostering partnerships, accessing new markets, and contributing to Guyana’s rising global profile for investments. The Caribbean Council in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) invites you to our premier international business forum and networking event in the UK. Hosted at […]| The Caribbean Council
5 September 2025 Voters in Guyana and Jamaica delivered fresh mandates to their incumbent leaders this week, extending the region’s recent streak of political continuity while reshaping opposition landscapes in both countries. In Guyana, President Irfaan Ali declared victory for a second five-year term as his People’s Progressive Party (PPP) surged to decisive district wins […]| The Caribbean Council
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04 April 2025 Only days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s tour of the Caribbean, President Donald Trump has created another powder keg when he announced sweeping global tariffs on countries…| The Caribbean Council
