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The Invest Turks and Caicos Agency marked its presence at the Caribbean Investment Forum 2026, held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from October 5 to 7, by serving as both a sponsor and active participant in the regional gathering. According to Magnetic Media, the forum convened investors, government officials, business leaders, and investment promotion agencies from across the Caribbean to identify investment opportunities and advance sustainable economic development.
Invest TCI’s delegation, led by Domestic Investment Officer Alexa Cooper and Marketing Support Officer Hezron Henry, engaged with stakeholders throughout the forum to position the Turks and Caicos Islands as a competitive investment destination. Cooper highlighted the value of an exclusive masterclass for fund managers and investors that offered insights into capital mobilization and investment-ready business development. She noted that projects presented at the forum demonstrated stronger understanding of investor expectations, underscoring the importance of well-structured, investment-ready ventures.
The delegation was accompanied by Sean Penn, Chief Executive Officer of Sky Poultry Farm Ltd., the first commercial egg and poultry production facility in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Penn’s participation provided a platform to showcase domestic enterprise development and agriculture’s potential as part of the islands’ broader economic diversification strategy. His involvement allowed him to engage with regional stakeholders, gain exposure to Caribbean agricultural sector developments, and explore partnerships related to agricultural investment and innovation.
For Invest TCI, the sponsorship and business representation created a multifaceted opportunity to advance its mandate. The agency not only promoted the Turks and Caicos Islands to prospective investors but also facilitated greater visibility for a local enterprise operating in an emerging economic sector. The forum enabled the delegation to exchange knowledge with regional counterparts, strengthen institutional relationships, and gain insight into investment trends affecting Caribbean economies.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley opened the forum, emphasizing the importance of scaling regional investment, strengthening economic cooperation, and transforming innovative ideas into commercially viable opportunities. The next edition of the Caribbean Investment Forum was announced for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, providing another venue for the region to connect businesses with new markets and capital sources.
The Caribbean Investment Forum serves as a regional platform bringing together investors, policymakers, and business leaders to identify opportunities and strengthen economic partnerships across the Caribbean. Invest TCI, the official investment promotion agency for the Turks and Caicos Islands, works to attract sustainable investment, support domestic enterprise, encourage economic diversification, and develop partnerships that contribute to long-term economic development.
This story demonstrates how Caribbean nations are actively strengthening regional investment networks and promoting economic diversification. For diaspora investors and entrepreneurs, it highlights the Turks and Caicos Islands’ efforts to position itself as a competitive investment destination and the emerging opportunities in sectors like agriculture and food production within the region.
Sources and attribution
- Magnetic Media
- CIF 2026 – Invest Barbados – A Welcoming Investment Climate
- Caribbean Investment Forum 2026
- Caribbean Investment Forum 2026 | Caribbean Export
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