Saint Kitts and Nevis has signed on to host the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2026).

The forum will take place from July 29 to 31, 2026 at the St Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa.

Afreximbank President George Elombi said the forum will serve as a platform to deepen collaboration and advance shared development goals.

“At the fifth edition of ACTIF, we will once again reunite with our fellow Africans across the Atlantic to reflect on our shared development challenges and to recommit to the implementation of strategic programmes that will advance our collective aspiration for self-determination and self-reliance,” he said.

Elombi added that the forum will help to identify priority projects and focus on their execution as part of efforts to drive economic growth.

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew welcomed the agreement, describing it as a significant step in strengthening ties between the two regions.

“We are honoured to host the fifth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum. This agreement signals our strong commitment to strengthening economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean,” Drew said.

He added that the country is positioning itself as more than just a tourism destination.

“We are not just a beautiful destination; we are a gateway for investment, a hub for enterprise, and a proud partner in the Renaissance of Africans,” he said.

Drew noted that the forum is expected to create opportunities for businesses and citizens, adding that it will “serve as a catalyst for trade and investment, creating new opportunities for our people and businesses”.

ACTIF2026 is expected to bring together government officials, investors, private sector leaders, entrepreneurs and members of the diaspora.

Participants will engage in panel discussions, networking sessions and initiatives aimed at strengthening Africa-Caribbean economic cooperation.

Convened by Afreximbank, the forum has become a key platform for mobilising investment and building partnerships between Africa and the Caribbean.

At the previous forum, ACTIF2025, five deals valued at US$291.25 million were secured across three Caribbean countries, covering trade and investment finance, corporate finance, project preparation and export development.Afreximbank has also expanded its presence in the region.

Since opening its Barbados office two years ago, the bank has approved more than US$700 million in financing across CARICOM countries, supporting sectors such as climate resilience, tourism, small business development and energy.