By: OECS Press |Photos courtesy: OECS Press The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) of Japan, successfully convened the first Caribbean Regional Dialogue on August 21–22, 2025, under the theme Advancing Resilient Prosperity in the Caribbean. Hosted at the Bay Gardens Hotel in Saint Lucia, the two-day Dialogue […]
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI)—a British Overseas Territory nestled southeast of the Bahamas—offer an inviting blend of pristine natural beauty, rich Afro-Caribbean culture, English-language accessibility, and one of the most investor-friendly environments in the Caribbean. Known for its luxury resorts, marine biodiversity, and political stability, TCI presents African American investors with an ideal mix […]
Saint Barthélemy—commonly called St. Barts—is a tiny, exclusive French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean, known for its white-sand beaches, artistic Creole flavor, and luxury real estate market. For African American investors drawn to culture-rich, high-end ventures, and global mobility under French and EU legal frameworks, St. Barts offers compelling opportunities grounded in authenticity and enduring […]
The British Virgin Islands (BVI)—a British Overseas Territory made up of around 60 Caribbean isles—is globally recognized as a premier offshore financial hub and a boutique tourist enclave. For African American investors seeking economic opportunity alongside cultural affinity and legacy-building, the BVI offers a compelling environment. Cultural Heritage & Identity Afro-Caribbean Creolization BVI culture blends […]
Though the Netherlands Antilles formally dissolved in 2010, its legacy lives on in the current Dutch–Caribbean territories—namely Curaçao, Sint Maarten (constituent countries) and Bonaire, Saba, Sint Eustatius (special municipalities). Together they form the Dutch Caribbean, a multilingual, multicultural region with strong economic infrastructure and investment potential grounded in Afro‑Caribbean heritage. For African American investors seeking […]
Editorial credit: Dennis MacDonald / Shutterstock.com Barbados—a vibrant Eastern Caribbean republic—merges rich Afro-Caribbean heritage, English-speaking accessibility, and a well-developed, investor-friendly economy. For African American investors seeking cultural alignment, strategic growth, and regional engagement, Barbados offers compelling opportunities through tourism, finance, creative enterprise, and residency pathways. Culture & Identity Barbadian culture is deeply rooted in West […]
The Eastern Caribbean Invest Blue Virtual Forum led by the Inter-American Development Bank, Compete Caribbean, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS, Invest Saint Lucia, Invest SVG (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) and Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC) was successfully completed last week! Key stakeholders, visionaries, and policymakers convened to explore investment opportunities in the […]