Pros and Cons of Investing in Commercial Real Estate

Pros and Cons of Investing in Commercial Real Estate

By: Equity Smart Realty Inc Investing in real estate has long been a pathway to building wealth and generating passive income. While residential properties like single-family homes and apartments are popular options, commercial real estate (CRE) presents a potentially more lucrative—though sometimes riskier—alternative. Whether it’s office buildings, retail spaces, industrial properties, or multi-unit apartment complexes, […]

The Cayman Islands Advantage: Culture, Economy & Investment Opportunities for African American Investors

The Cayman Islands Advantage: Culture, Economy & Investment Opportunities for African American Investors

Editorial credit: Carolyne Parent / Shutterstock.com The Cayman Islands—a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean—are globally renowned for their zero-tax environment, political stability, and thriving financial & tourism sectors. For African American investors seeking economic opportunity, global mobility, and culturally resonant ventures, the Caymans offer a compelling mix of incentives and strategic alignment. Cultural […]

The Bahamas Explored: Culture, Language, Economy & Investment Strategies for African American Investors

The Bahamas Explored: Culture, Language, Economy & Investment Strategies for African American Investors

The Bahamas—an archipelago of around 700 islands—blends vibrant Afro-Caribbean heritage, English-speaking ease, and one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic, investment-friendly economies. For African American investors seeking connection, cultural resonance, and wealth growth, The Bahamas offers a compelling mix of incentives and opportunity. Cultural Landscape & Identity Afro‑Caribbean Heritage The Bahamian population is overwhelmingly of African […]

St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Culture, Economy & Strategic Investment Insights for African American Investors

St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Culture, Economy & Strategic Investment Insights for African American Investors

Editorial credit: AlanMorris / Shutterstock.com Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)—a picturesque chain of Caribbean islands—offers Afro-Creole heritage, English-language access, and strategic investment incentives (including potential future citizenship reforms). For African American investors seeking authentic cultural engagement, sustainable returns, and regional pathways, SVG features unique opportunities in tourism, agriculture, creative enterprise, and emerging offshore services. […]

St. Martin Revealed: Culture, Economy & Investment Pathways for African American Investors

St. Martin Revealed: Culture, Economy & Investment Pathways for African American Investors

Saint Martin / Sint Maarten is a unique Caribbean island divided between two European powers: the French Collectivity of Saint Martin in the north, and the Dutch Sint Maarten in the south. This duality creates a richly multicultural and multilingual environment, ripe for culturally aligned investment, economic opportunity, and diaspora relevance. For African American investors, the island offers a […]

St. Lucia Unveiled: Culture, Economy & Strategic Investment Pathways for African American Investors

St. Lucia Unveiled: Culture, Economy & Strategic Investment Pathways for African American Investors

Saint Lucia is a volcanic twin-peaked island in the Eastern Caribbean, celebrated for its lush rainforests, Creole heritage, and globally recognized Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Blending Afro‑Creole identity, English accessibility, and investor-friendly incentives, it offers African American investors rich opportunities in tourism, culture, agriculture, and citizenship mobility. Culture & Identity Saint Lucia’s culture is […]

The Importance of Black Americans Developing Cultural and Economic Investment Relationships with Black People Outside the USA

The Importance of Black Americans Developing Cultural and Economic Investment Relationships with Black People Outside the USA

By Esther Claudette Gittens The global Black community shares a rich history of resilience, innovation, and cultural wealth. Despite the forced displacement of Africans through the transatlantic slave trade and the systemic disenfranchisement of Black populations worldwide, Black people have continuously built, rebuilt, and contributed significantly to economies, cultures, and political movements. Black Americans, in […]

Dr Denzil Douglas Represents St Kitts at Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai

Dr Denzil Douglas Represents St Kitts at Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai

By Amara Campbell, Photo credit: AssociatesTimes The 14th Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai provided a platform for global investors and leaders to explore new business opportunities. St Kitts and Nevis: Dr Denzil Douglas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Investment and Economic Development represented St Kitts and Nevis at the 14th Global Blockchain Congress held at […]

Eastern Caribbean Invest Blue 2024: Charting a Course for Caribbean Prosperity

Eastern Caribbean Invest Blue 2024: Charting a Course for Caribbean Prosperity

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 […]

Jamaica Tourism Minister Advocates Supply-Side Growth to Boost Investment

Jamaica Tourism Minister Advocates Supply-Side Growth to Boost Investment

By Linda Hohnholz, eturbonews | Photo credit: eturbonews Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has continued to advocate for the importance of tourism-dependent destinations owning the supply side of the industry to increase investments and earnings. Speaking at the International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit in London yesterday, the Minister highlighted that […]