ABUJA, Nigeria, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chairman, Dr. Terrance Drew, on Wednesday called for bold, action-oriented engagement to strengthen ties between Africa and the Caribbean.
Addressing the inaugural Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS), Drew, who is also the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, said that meaningful progress between both regions must be rooted in deliberate action, strategic collaboration, and a shared commitment to transforming historical connections into tangible opportunities for people.
Speaking on the theme “Caribbean Perspectives on Unity and Prosperity,” Prime Minister Drew highlighted the importance of visionary leadership in advancing this agenda, noting that efforts to deepen Africa-Caribbean relations may not always be immediately understood, but remain essential to long-term development and global positioning.
“For those who may not have understood, and even if they don’t understand now, I still forgive them. For I understand that the move is bold and it’s unapologetic,” he told the summit organised by the Nigeria-based Aquarian Consult Limited in partnership with the St. Kitts and Nevis government.
The seven-day event, which ends on Saturday, is aimed at fostering economic partnerships between the two regions.
It is being held under the theme “One Voice, One Vision: Advancing Afri-Caribbean Unity,” and aims to establish a transatlantic trade corridor and transition from diplomatic relations to sustainable economic partnerships.
The summit is part of a broader “Reverse Middle Passage” initiative to create direct economic ties and reduce reliance on European/North American transit.
Prime Minister Drew told the audience that the initiative to engage Africa at this level is grounded in a broader mission to reconnect a people linked by shared ancestry, history, and identity.
He said that the Caribbean delegation represents not only participation but also purpose, bringing together talent, leadership, and opportunity to foster meaningful exchange and collaboration.
He regarded St. Kitts and Nevis as an emerging bridge between Africa and the Caribbean, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships, expanding economic linkages, and advancing South-South cooperation.
Prime Minister Drew said that the moment calls for courage, clarity, and decisive action, as both regions work to shape a future defined by togetherness, prosperity, and shared progress.
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