Afreximbank boosts Jamaica-Caribbean trade

The African Export–Import Bank held its inaugural roadshow in Jamaica>>>, on June 2, 2026, to strengthen economic ties and promote trade and investment between Africa>>> and the Caribbean>>>. This event follows Jamaica>>>'s signing of a Partnership Agreement with the African Export–Import Bank in July 2025 and the bank's approval of a US$5 billion financing facility for the Caribbean>>>. The roadshow aimed to raise awareness of the African Export–Import Bank's solutions among Jamaican stakeholders, including government representatives, private sector leaders, and financial institutions. Fayval Williams>>>, Jamaica>>>'s Minister of Finance and the Public Service, encouraged deeper engagement with the African Export–Import Bank. Eric Monchu Intong>>>, African Export–Import Bank's Group Managing Director, emphasized industrialization as a foundation for sustainable trade, citing successful initiatives in Africa>>> that could be adapted for Jamaica>>>. The African Export–Import Bank reiterated its commitment to supporting increased intra-Caribbean and Africa-Caribbean trade through improved access to trade finance, investment capital, and advisory support.