SVG Participates in CAF Forum Focused on Caribbean Development

CAF’s Caribbean Ministerial Dialogue brought together Ministers of Finance,
Ministers of Economic Affairs and Senior Technical Officials from The Bahamas,
Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad
and Tobago. Photo credit: CAF.

By S.Browne. Updated 11:41 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

St Vincent and the Grenadines participated in the 2026 Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) International Economic Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean, represented by the Senior Finance and Economic Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mr. Kevin Hope. The forum focused on Caribbean development priorities, including climate resilience, infrastructure, energy transition, and financing solutions for small island economies.

More than 50 delegates from across the Caribbean attended the forum.

CAF’s Regional Management Office for the Caribbean convened a closed-door Caribbean Ministerial Dialogue, bringing together Ministers of Finance, Ministers of Economic Development, and senior officials from several Caribbean countries.

The dialogue provided a dedicated space to strengthen alignment between CAF’s agile and flexible financing solutions and the respective countries’ development priorities, with a focus on innovative financing instruments for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Caribbean leaders also participated in panel discussions and technical sessions on priority issues, including the region’s economic outlook, the blue economy, relations with Africa, global fragmentation and its implications for development, and opportunities to boost tourism investment.

CAF’s Regional Manager for the Caribbean and Representative in Barbados, Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that Caribbean perspectives are meaningfully incorporated into regional and global discussions.

“The Caribbean faces a unique set of challenges that must not be overshadowed by the broader geopolitical and economic landscape. CAF’s International Economic Forum provides a space where our Caribbean region can feel comfortable to engage in meaningful dialogue with leaders from Latin America and other regions with a view to addressing the multidimensional challenges confronting vulnerable small states and island economies, not least of which is access to development financing,” Dr. Richards-Kennedy said.

About CAF
The Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) is a development bank committed to supporting the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean and improving the quality of life in the region. Its actions promote sustainable development and regional integration. CAF serves the public and private sectors, providing multiple products and services to a broad client base of 24 member countries, private companies, and financial institutions.

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The information was sourced from a press release sent to us by the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF).