USVI’s Partnership with CARICOM Set To Unlock New Economic Horizons

During a Government House press briefing on Wednesday, officials shared information about a partnership with CARICOM and its private sector to expand maritime connectivity throughout the Caribbean. Bryan signed a Memorandum of Understanding, and St. Croix will be designated as a hub of maritime trade and travel across the Caribbean.

Director of Communications Richard Motta Jr. began Wednesday’s briefing by sharing excitement about the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ collaboration with Connect Caribe, a private sector company providing services to CARICOM, including planning to build a maritime network throughout the Caribbean. (CARICOM is an intergovernmental organization that is a political and economic union of 15 member states and five associated members throughout the Americas, the Caribbean, and the Atlantic Ocean.)

“We are gathered here at Government House on St. Croix as Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. prepares to announce a landmark partnership [with CARICOM] that will have a transformative impact on the Virgin Islands and the broader Caribbean region,” Motta said. “This initiative represents a major step forward in advancing our regional economic development trade relations and transportation connectivity.” “[The partnership] also creates new opportunities for the people of the Virgin Islands and strengthens our role as a vital player in the Caribbean economy,” Motta explained.