Caribbean special economic zones

The Caribbean recorded a surge in foreign direct investment commitments in March 2026 as international capital identified the region’s resilient tourism economy, improving governance and strategic location as compelling features in an uncertain global investment landscape.

IDB commits US$620 million across the Caribbean in Q1 as the CDB launches a US$180 million OECS housing finance facility, Jamaica accelerates road infrastructure, and Caribbean private equity hits a record US$890 million.

Q1 2024 Caribbean FDI runs 18% ahead of 2023 as Jamaica’s Caymanas SEZ gains anchor tenants, DR’s Caucedo expands by US$120M, Barbados posts 3.8% growth and luxury villa markets hit record volumes.

As the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season opens, Caribbean investment remains buoyant — with CBI programmes, hotel development, and renewable energy all driving regional confidence.

The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season opens as the Caribbean investment boom continues at full pace — CBI programmes are drawing record capital flows, hotel development pipelines are the fullest in years, and Guyana’s oil pre-production momentum is transforming Georgetown’s property market.