🔍 Bridging Regions: Caribbean–Africa Economic Opportunity
As the UK’s diplomatic representative for Grenada, Her Excellency Croney is playing a critical role in shaping dialogue and partnerships that aim to connect Africa’s manufacturing and infrastructure drive with the Caribbean’s services economy—particularly in sectors such as health and education, ICT and the blue economy, renewable energy and climate resilience, agriculture and sustainable development.
Her Excellency Ms. Racher Croney, High Commissioner of Grenada to the UK, is confirmed to participate in the 15th UK–Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit 2025.
A passionate advocate for commercial diplomacy, Her Excellency Croney is actively advancing new economic pathways between the Caribbean and African markets—regions with shared priorities in resilience, innovation, and sustainable development.
While current trade volumes remain modest—estimated at just US $729 million in 2022—initiatives like ACTIF2025, hosted in Grenada earlier this year, have signalled growing momentum. With strategic engagement, this could grow to US $1.8 billion by 2028.
At the Summit, Her Excellency will join a high-level lineup of ministers, investors, and diplomats to explore synergies across:
- 🌿 Sustainable agriculture and the blue economy
- 📡 Digital transformation and ICT
- 🏥 Health and education innovation
- ⚡ Climate finance and energy resilience
“For Caribbean nations like Grenada, this is a pivotal moment to co-create future-facing partnerships with Africa and the UK.”
— [QUOTE FROM HER EXCELLENCY]
About the Summit
Now in its 15th edition, the UK–Africa Business Summit is the leading platform connecting over 800 senior leaders across business, government, and investment.
📅 12 September 2025
📍 The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London
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