Several companies from the UK and Northern Ireland will mount the United
Kingdom Investment and Trade Mission to Antigua and Barbuda from 11th – 14th
March, 2024.
The three-day high-level trade mission follows the third annual UK-Antigua and
Barbuda Investment Summit in London and Dublin. It will provide the platform to
facilitate bilateral trade and investment opportunities between Britain and the
public and private sectors in the country.
Making the announcement, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister E.P Greene
expressed his enthusiasm for the trade mission, “I am delighted to welcome several
British businesses to continue dialogue on potential trade and investment
opportunities between the twin island state and the United Kingdom. A sizeable
portion of the country’s economic activity is strongly linked to global markets. The
UK market represents significant potential for growth in agriculture, renewable
energy, fast moving consumer goods and the blue and green economy.”
British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Scott
Furssedonn-Wood echoed the importance of the trade mission, and welcomed the
visiting British businesses. “I am delighted to be partnering with the Government
of Antigua and Barbuda to host this inaugural trade mission of UK firms.
Increasing opportunities for trade and investment between the UK and Antigua and
Barbuda, along with the wider Eastern Caribbean, is a top priority for the UK. This
mission will provide a unique opportunity to explore how British Businesses and
UK expertise can support the ambitions of Antigua and Barbuda, and deliver
benefits for us all. I look forward to welcoming you.”
The Mission will provide a unique platform for networking, knowledge sharing,
and exploring potential business partnerships with a number of companies
including REIDsteel, Lagan, GreenCrowd, EcoStim, Aquama Renewables and
Beko. "EcoStim is excited about the prospects and opportunities that this trade
mission presents. We believe that Antigua and Barbuda offers significant market
potential with our Agricultural Range of BioStimulants and we are eager to explore
and deepen our collaboration and growth with the country. By participating in this
trade mission, we aim to establish strategic relationships, increase our market
presence, and identify new business opportunities and partners,” commented Phil
Gaffney, Director.
Interested companies are encouraged to join the trade mission and seize the
significant opportunities Antigua and Barbuda has to offer. The Trade Mission will
be delivered in partnership with organizations to include, the Antigua and Barbuda
High Commission to the UK, DMA Invest, the British High Commission,
Commonwealth Secretariat, Sustainable Markets Initiative, Antigua and Barbuda
Investment Authority, Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce and the
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit.
