GUYANA
LOCAL CONTENT
Guyana stays steady on local content as GCCI calls for local
businesses to remain central to growth
GCCI says Guyanese citizens and companies must benefit directly
from opportunities generated through natural resources and the
country's broader economic expansion.
THE CSR QUESTION
How can foreign investment build stronger domestic supply chains
and more sustainable local businesses?
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JAMAICA
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Could corporate investment in conflict resolution help curb school violence?
A Jamaican teacher is calling for restorative conversations and
healthier emotional outlets for students after reflecting on the
violent death of a student.
THE CSR QUESTION
Could businesses fund school-based conflict resolution,
counselling and emotional wellness programmes?
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JAMAICA
AGRICULTURE
Women farmers keep agriculture alive in Montego Bay
Farmers such as Lavern Cameron are expanding from ground provisions
into livestock and poultry while adopting technology to make
agriculture more efficient.
IMPACT OPPORTUNITY
Agri-tech, equipment, financing and training can help small
farmers increase productivity and income.
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JAMAICA
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
▶
Denham Town defies the odds by investing in hope
Rory Griffiths became a lifeguard and community role model after
securing support from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund,
demonstrating how opportunity can transform community narratives.
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BARBADOS
FOOD SECURITY
Poultry business partners with small farmers to strengthen local food production
Partnerships with small producers highlight the role businesses
can play in strengthening local agriculture, livelihoods and
national food security.
THE CSR QUESTION
Could more Caribbean corporations integrate small farmers
directly into procurement and supply chains?
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BARBADOS
CULTURE & COMMUNITY
Can corporate social investment help revive the iconic Oistins Fish Festival?
Community stakeholders are considering improved communication,
recognition of founders, environmental improvements and safer
conditions to rekindle interest in the festival.
IMPACT OPPORTUNITY
Corporate partners could support cultural preservation while
strengthening tourism and local enterprise.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
COMMUNITY
Built by believers, sustained by faith: a community act of devotion and fraternity
Reform Shiv Mandir was built through community effort using simple,
locally sourced materials and manual labour — a powerful example
of grassroots collaboration.
Community development does not always begin with major capital.
Sometimes it begins with people deciding to build something together.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
EDUCATION
25
YEARS
bpTT marks 25 years of sponsorship of the UWI Geoscience Programme
The energy company continues its long-standing investment in
tertiary education, presenting bursaries to students at the 2026
Undergraduate Awards Ceremony.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
SOCIAL INVESTMENT
Shell and Digicel Foundation fund extraordinary projects impacting communities
Solar initiatives, autism programmes, homework centres, healthcare
and digital systems are among ten projects receiving support
through the EPIC programme.
WHY IT MATTERS
Community-led projects can transform corporate funding into
sustainable local infrastructure and capacity.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
YOUTH
RBC revives its Young Leaders Programme
The programme returns with a focus on financial literacy,
civic-mindedness and preparing young people for the world of work.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Youth programmes can connect financial capability, citizenship
and employability within a single social investment strategy.
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GLOBAL
SUSTAINABILITY
24.5%
Nestlé's sustainability push drives business transformation
The company reports a 24.5% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction
against its 2018 baseline, exceeding its 20% reduction target for
2025.
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GLOBAL
ENERGY TRANSITION
Methanex participates in launch of UK's first commercially ready bio-methanol service
The initiative supports marine bunkering with bio-methanol as
companies explore lower-carbon alternatives for international
shipping.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The energy transition is creating new opportunities for
Caribbean-connected industrial companies to participate in
global decarbonisation.
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
HEALTH & INNOVATION
ANSA McAL honours biotech innovator Dr. Niven Narain
Dr. Narain's work combines biotechnology, pharmaceutical
development and artificial intelligence in pursuit of therapies
capable of improving lives across generations.
IMPACT OPPORTUNITY
Supporting Caribbean scientific talent can connect corporate
investment with global health innovation.
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