Caribbean Export's Direct Assistance Grant Scheme

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Caribbean Export’s Direct Assistance Grant Scheme:Providing Access to Finance for the Regional Private Sector

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW OF DAGS FUNDING UNDER THE 9TH & 10TH EDF

DAGS BENEFICIARIES OVERVIEW BY COUNTRY • Antigua • TheBahamas • Barbados • Belize • Dominica • DominicanRepublic • Grenada • Guyana • Haiti • Jamaica • St.Kitts&Nevis • St.Lucia • St.Vincent&theGrenadines • Suriname • Trinidad&Tobago

ABOUT US

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ACRONYMS

ACP AfricanCaribbeanandPacificBSO BusinessSupportOrganisationCARICOM CaribbeanCommunityCFPs CallforProposalsCSME CARICOMSingleMarketandEconomyCTPSDP CaribbeanTradeandPrivateSectorDevelopment ProgrammeDAGS DirectAssistanceGrantSchemeEDF EuropeanDevelopmentFundEPA EconomicPartnershipAgreementEU EuropeanUnionFCORs FrenchCaribbeanOutermostRegionsICT InformationandCommunicationTechnologyFTA FreeTradeAgreementOCTs EUOverseasCountriesandTerritoriesRPSDP RegionalPrivateSectorDevelopmentProgrammeTSIs TradeSupportInstitutions

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INTRODUCTIONOne of the most direct ways in which the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) impacts the regional private sector is through its flagship funding programme, the Direct Assistance Grant Scheme (DAGS). This reimbursement grant funding facility is specifically designed to provide financial assistance to legally registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), individuals, and Business Support Organisations (BSOs) with the potential to export their products and services.

Additionally, the objective of the Scheme is to open new markets, in particular to capitalise on the benefits of the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), CARICOM Single Market Economy (CSME), CARICOM-DR Free Trade Agreement (FTA) or any other bilateral or multilateral arrangements signed within the region or with African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) or European Union (EU) partners. The DAGS also fosters intra-regional cooperation to enhance productivity and capitalise on economies of scale; and promote programmes, which will impact on underdeveloped areas or disadvantage sectors within the region.

The funding provided to beneficiaries is often utilised to modernize equipment, upgrade facilities to meet international food and quality standards, enhance products and packaging, implement alternative energy systems, market and promote products and services, train staff, and develop collateral materials.

The DAGS offers two facilities of funding. The regular procedures facility provides grants up to of 30,000, and for the accelerated procedures the maximum grant that can be awarded is 5,000. Further, no grant reimbursement may exceed 70% of the total project cost. Caribbean Export also facilitates access to finance through the Special Call for Proposals. This facility allows applicants to submit proposals for funding outside of DAGS, examples of this include the Special Call for Proposals for Food Safety, which was launched in 2014.

To date, the Agency has awarded 479 SMEs and BSOs across the CARIFORUM region via direct assistance grants totaling some €8.4 million. These figures represent the Call for Proposals (CfPs) under the Accelerated and Regular facilities during the 9th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Trade and Private Sector Development Programme (CTPSDP) Phase II, which ran from 2008-2010; and the 10th EDF Regional Private Sector Development Programme (RPSDP) which runs from 2011-2015.

DAGS Funding Awarded (9th & 10th EDF)

9th EDF 10th EDF Total Funding

€ 2,649,953.62 € 5,824,258.45 € 8,474,212.07

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DAGS Beneficiaries by Country and Funding Awarded (9th EDF)

Country

Antigua & Barbuda

The Bahamas

Barbados

Belize

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guyana

Haiti

Jamaica

St. Kitts & Nevis

St. Lucia

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Suriname

Trinidad & Tobago

TOTALS

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197

€ 19,432.34

€ 43,440.69

€ 310,481.86

€ 45,000.00

€ 25,000.00

€ 76,582.95

€ 124,929.03

€ 40,000.00

€ 59,985.93

€ 1,294,245.07

€ 35,774.00

€ 106,596.75

€ 129,650.00

€ 74,894.00

€ 263,941.00

€ 2,649,953.62

1st Call 2nd Call 3rd Call Total Beneficiaries

Total Funding

OverviewofDAGSFundingunderthe9thand10thEDFDuring the 9th EDF, 197 firms were awarded grant funding totaling €2.6 million under three CfPs. During the 1st Call, 34 firms were awarded €892,000; for the 2nd Call, 32 firms benefited from €377,000 in funding; and 131 firms were awarded a total of €1.4 million during the 3rd Call. Under the 10th EDF, 282 firms have been awarded grant funding totaling €5.8 million under 2 CfPs. For the 1st Call, 142 firms benefited from €2.7 million in funding, and for the 2nd Call, 136 firms have been awarded approximately €3.1 million.

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DAGS Beneficiaries by Country and Funding Awarded (10th EDF)

Country

Antigua & Barbuda

The Bahamas

Barbados

Belize

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guyana

Haiti

Jamaica

St. Kitts & Nevis

St. Lucia

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Suriname

Trinidad & Tobago

TOTALS

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282

€ 253,205.46

€ 64,792.34

€ 682,157.22

€ 172,655.84

€ 123,374.48

€ 496,049.45

€ 330,454.08

€ 296,258.08

€ 182,438.33

€ 1,631,245.08

€ 152,094.47

€ 428,436.49

€ 216,400.86

€ 256,062.25

€ 538,634.02

€ 5,824,258.45

1st Call 2nd Call Total Beneficiaries

Total Funding

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DAGSBeneficiariesOverviewbyCountry

Antigua & BarbudaA total of 15 grants were awarded to Antigua and Barbuda firms totaling €272,000. During the 9th EDF, two grants awarded valued at €19,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 13 have been awarded worth €253,000. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, BSO, creative industries, manufacturing, professional services, and tourism.

Antigua & Barbuda DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

27%

6%

7%

7%13%

40%

TourismAgro-ProcessingBusiness SupportOrganizations

Creative IndustriesManufacturingProfessional Services

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9th EDF DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (Antigua & Barbuda)

Firm/Organisation Sector

Resortful ArtsFive Island Farms Limited

Creative IndustriesAgro-Processing

10th EDF DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Antigua & Barbuda)


Antigua & Barbuda Coalition of Service Industries Incorporated

Carib World Travel Limited

Domus Inc.

Foreisght Intl Ventures

IG Indies Greens Limited

Lamblion Group Company Limited

LCP Industries

Ruth's Place

The Lindengrove Corporation (DBA The Villas at Sunset Lane)

Valley Creek Hotel

BSO

Tourism

Manufacturing

Tourism

Agro-Processing

Tourism

Agro-Processing

Tourism

Professional Services

Tourism

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The BahamasOverall, seven grants were awarded to Bahamas firms totaling some €108,000. During the 9th EDF, four grants were awarded worth €43,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, three have been awarded valued at €65,000. This represents a 51% increase in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, health and wellness, and manufacturing.

DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

The Bahamas DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

29%

14%

57%

Manufacturing Agro-Processing Health & Wellness

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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2014 (Bahamas)

Firm/Organisation

9th EDF Beneficiaries

10th EDF Beneficiaries

Sector

The Bahamas Centre for Heart DiseaseThe Cancer Centre

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness


Ridge Farms Enterprises

Switcha Bahamas Limited T/A F.S.G Manufacturing Limited

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing

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BarbadosSixty-two (62) grants were awarded to Barbados firms totaling €992,000. During the 9th EDF, 33 grants were awarded valued at €310,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 29 have been awarded worth €682,000. This represents a 120% increase in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, BSO, creative industries, health and wellness, manufacturing, professional services, and tourism.

Barbados DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

3%5%

5%

21%

2%

28%

36%


Professional ServicesCreative IndustriesHealth & WellnessManufacturing


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9th EDF DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (BARBADOS)


Art Holdings

ASUWISH

Barbados Dairy Industries

BICO

Bloom Consulting Limited

Blue Waters Productions

C&G International Incorporated

Caribbean Island Film

Catalyst Consultants

Copyright Society

Crucial Productions Inc.

D Blades Trophies Limited

David Weekes & Associates Ltd.

Dowell's Advisory Services Inc.

E&D Consulting Services

Eezee Kricket Inc.

Exclusive Cottons of the Caribbean.

F&B Automotive Art

Financial Consulting Services Inc.

GCR Investments

HIPAC Limited.

Island Life Television Inc.

JOSA Investments

Little Leisure Farm

McBride Caribbean Ltd

Manufacturing

Creative Industries

Manufacturing

Manufacturing




Creative Industries


Creative Industries

Creative Industries

Manufacturing




Creative Industries

Manufacturing

Manufacturing



Agro-processing

Creative Industries

Creative Industries

Tourism

Manufacturing


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10th EDF DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (BARBADOS)


3D Veterinary Services Inc.

A.C. Woodhouse Inc.

A.C. Woodhouse Incorporated

Allahar Associates Limited

Armstrong Manufacturing Limited

Banks (Barbados) Breweries Ltd

Barbados Agriculture Development and Marketing Corporation

Barbados Bottling Company Ltd

Barbados Dairy Industries Limited

Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC)

BICO Limited

Blue Waters Productions

Caribbean Consultants Limited

Caribbean Consultants Ltd.

Copyright Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers Incorporated

Harris Paints International Limited

JOSA Investments

National Cultural Foundation (NCF)

Policy Networks International (PNI) Incorporated

Soothing Touch Da Spa

Studio Blue Architects Inc.

Talma Mill Studios Ltd

UR-IMAGINATION INC

Vicki Telford Architects Inc.

Wendy Hill Limited T/A Santosha

West Indies Rum Distillery



Manufacturing


Manufacturing

Manufacturing

BSO

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

BSO

Manufacturing

Creative Industries

Manufacturing


BSO

Manufacturing


Creative Industries

Manufacturing

Health and Wellness



Creative Industries





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BelizeOverall, 13 grants were awarded to Belize firms totaling some €217,000. During the 9th EDF, three grants were awarded totaling €45,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 10 have been awarded valued at €172,000. This represents a 282% increase in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, BSO, manufacturing, and professional services.

Belize DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

31%

8%

7%

54%

Professional ServicesAgro-Processing

Business Support OrganizationsManufacturing


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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (Belize)


Belize Chamber of CommerceCaribbean Premier Product LimitedHot Mama’s Belize Limited

BSOManufacturingAgro-Processing

DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Belize)


Belize Centre for Training & Development

Caribbean Paper Company Limited

Caribbean Premier Products Limited

Femagara Industries Limited

Hot Mama’s Belize Limited

Royal Mayan Shrimp Farms


Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing

Agro-Processing


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DominicaEight grants were awarded to Dominica firms totaling some €148,000. During the 9th EDF, one grant was awarded totaling €25,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, seven have been awarded valued at €123,000. This represents an increase of over 300% in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, health and wellness, manufacturing, professional services and tourism.

Dominica DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

25%

13%

12%

13%

25%

TourismAgro-Processing

Health & WellnessManufacturing



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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (Dominica)


Link International Inc ICT

DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (Dominica)


Abacus Inc

Caribbean Agro Producers Corporation

Discover Dominica Authority

KPB Chartered Accountants / KPB Professional Services Inc.

Parry W. Bellot & Company Limited

Rodney's Wellness Retreat Incorporated

Tony's Punch


Manufacturing

Tourism


Agro-Processing

Health & Wellness

Agro-Processing


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Dominican RepublicA total of 31 grants were awarded to Dominican Republic firms totaling some €572,000. During the 9th EDF, 11 grants were awarded totaling €76,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 20 have been awarded valued at €496,000. This represents an increase of over 552% in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, BSO, information and communication technology (ICT), manufacturing, and professionalservices.

Dominican Republic DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

19%

13% 16%

10%

42%

Professional ServicesAgro-ProcessingBusiness SupportOrganizations

Infomation &CommunicationTechnology

Manufacturing


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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (Dominican Republic)


Asociacion de Empresas Industriales de Herrera (AEIH)

Cano Industrial SRL

Helados Bon C X A

NEX SRL

Pro RD S.A. (DR1)

Sinecorp

BSO

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing


ICT


DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (Dominican Republic)


Agroindustrial La Esperanza (AGROESSA)

Asociacion de Empresas Industriales de Herrera (AEIH)

Asociacion Dominicana De Productores De Ron (ADOPRON)

Asociacion para el Desarrollo, Inc

Benedicta S.A.

Cano Industrial SRL

Cooperativa para el Desarrollo de la Ciénaga (COOPDECI)

Dulceria Piloto, C. por A.

Empresa de Ingenieria, S.A. (Eminsa)Fabrica de Refrigeradores

Commerciales (FARCO), S.R.L

Flaquer & CIA., SRL

Fundacion sur Futuro Incorporada

Multigestiopnes Laxis, SRL

Pepaimsa, SRL

Phixarmedia, S.R.L

Pro RD S.A.

Procesadora Vizcaya

Servicios de Confecciones Personalizadas, S.R.L

Agro-Processing

BSO

BSO

BSO

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing


Manufacturing

Agro-Processing

BSO

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

ICT

ICT

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing


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GrenadaOverall, 33 grants were awarded to Grenada firms totaling some €455,000. During the 9th EDF, 17 grants were awarded worth €125,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 17 have been awarded valued at €330,000. This represents a 164% increase in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, BSO, creative industries, manufacturing, and tourism.

Grenada DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

37%

12%

6%

9%

36%

TourismAgro-Processing

Business Support Organizations ManufacturingCreative Industry


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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (Grenada)


Belzeb Inc

De La Grenade Industries Ltd

Fidel Productions

Grenada Industrial Development Corporation

Megrin Tours

Michelle's Confectionery

Paradise Glass

Rastafari Dynesty

Sabriece

Southern Fishermen Association Inc

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing

Creative Industries

BSO

Tourism

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing

Creative Industries

Agriculture

DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (Grenada)


Art Fabrik Ltd

Belzeb Inc.

Bon Accord Estate Ltd

De La Grenade Industries LTD

Fidel Productions

Fuggles Inc. T/A Petite Anse

Grenada Distillers Limited

Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association

Heavenly Gifts

Nyack & Company Limited

Organised Interiors

Penny's Creative Cabinet Shop

Roll River Mountain Mineral Water Company Limited

Tourism Services Ltd

Creative Industries

Agro-Processing

Tourism

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing

Tourism

Agro-Processing

BSO

Agro-Processing

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Tourism


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GuyanaThirteen (13) grants were awarded to Guyana firms totaling some €336,000. During the 9th EDF, two grants were awarded totaling €40,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 11 have been awarded valued at €296,000. This represents an increase of over 600% in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, BSO, ICT, and manufacturing.

Guyana DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

23%

23%

46%

8%

ManufacturingAgro-processingBusiness SupportOrganizations

Information &CommunicationTechnology


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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (Guyana)


Amazon Caribbean Guyana LtdBrainStreet Group Inc.

Agro-ProcessingICT

DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Guyana)


Amazon Caribbean Guyana Limited

Brass Aluminum & Cast Iron Foundry Ltd

Citrus Company of Guyana Inc.

Eco Woods

Edward B Beharry & Company Limited

Forest Products Development & Marketing Council of Guyana Inc.

Guyana Apicultural Society

Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association

Parika Sawmills Limited

Superior Shingles & Wood Product Incorporated

TCL Guyana Incorporated

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

BSO

BSO

BSO

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing


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HaitiOverall, 11 grants were awarded to Haiti firms totaling some €242,000. During the 9th EDF, four grants were awarded totaling €60,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, seven have been awarded valued at €182,000. This represents an increase of over 200% in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, creative industries, and manufacturing.

Haiti DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

46%

36%

18%

Agro-ProcessingCreative Industries

Manufacturing


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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (Haiti) Firm/Organisation Sector

Caribbean CraftDelicious Fruits, SAMorganna’s Alchemy

Creative IndustriesAgro-ProcessingManufacturing

DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (Haiti) Firm/Organisation Sector

Caribbean CraftDelicious Fruits, SAGade, SAKenscoff Manufacturing, SAProduit des Iles, SASociete Generale de Production Agroindustrielle (SOGEPA), SA

Creative IndustriesAgro-ProcessingManufacturingManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-Processing


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JamaicaA total of 162 grants were awarded to Jamaica firms totaling some €2.9 million. During the 9th EDF, 89 grants were awarded totaling €1.3 million in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 88 have been awarded valued at €1.6 million. This represents a 23% increase in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, BSOs, creative industries, health and wellness, ICT, manufacturing, professional services and tourism.

Jamaica DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

7%

4%

4 %

3%

52%

2%

6%

22%


ManufacturingProfessional Services

Creative IndustriesHealth & WellnessInformation &CommunicationTechnology


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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (Jamaica)


A Taste of the CaribbeanA-Z Information Jamaica LimitedArmstrong's BeeAssociated Manufacturers LimitedB Healthy Jamaica LtdB Planning JamaicaBreachel LimitedBusy Bee EnterprisesCanco LimitedCoffee SolutionsCountry House ProductsDigitronics LtdEnvironmed LimitedFreetown Bee FarmersFruit Essentials of Jamaica LtdGE Honey Bee DeliteGeoTechVision Enterprise LtdGlobal Getway SolutionsGoddwill Farms LtdH&H FarmsHiggins Bee ProductsHoney Bun LimitedHoney DelightHoneycomb IndustriesHotel Mocking Bird HillJ-MuzikJamaica Business Development CorporationJamaica Exporters' AssociationJamaica Teas LtdJamBiz International LimitedJohn McKenzie Adventure LimitedJohnson & Sons Organic Fertilizer Company Ltd.Johnson's Organic Fertilizer Ltd.Judith and Wayne Richards WoodworkLittle Leisure FarmLongville Park Farms LtdMidlands Farm LtdMurray's ApiariesPatwa ApparelPulse Investments LtdQueenbee Honey ProductsRasmick Company LtdRoyale Honey EnterprisesSun Island JamaicaSunshine HoneySuper SampleTabra Apiary-Culture EnterpriseThe Competitiveness Company LtdThe Jamaica Guild of ArtistsThink Web LtdTijule Company LimitedTwo Seasons Guest House Ltd

Agro-ProcessingProfessional ServicesAgro-ProcessingManufacturingAgro-ProcessingProfessional ServicesAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingICTHealth & WellnessAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingICTICTAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingTourismCreative IndustriesBSOBSOManufacturingCreative IndustriesAgro-ProcessingManufacturingManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingCreative IndustriesCreative IndustriesAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingProfessional ServicesCreative IndustriesICTAgro-ProcessingTourism


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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (Jamaica) ctnd.


Agro-ProcessingCreative IndustriesManufacturingAgro-ProcessingManufacturingManufacturingAgro-Processing

Vincent Edward's BeesVisions of the Caribbean LimitedWest Indies Gypsum Company LimitedWhite Hall PetcomWynlee TradingYono Industries LtdYS Valley Farm

DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (Jamaica)


A Taste of the Caribbean LtdArlene Martin DesignB&D Trawling LtdBelcour Preservers LtdBio-Tech R & D InstituteBlack Hawk Manufacturing LaboratoryBlue Ribbon Manufacturing LimitedBuzz ApiariesCaanan Honey LimitedCarleston ProductsCentral Food Packers LimitedCoffee Solutions Country House ProductsCountry Traders LimitedDerbar DistributorsEco Coleman & Son Forigers BeesEcoFarmsEnviroMed LimitedEnvironmental Health FoundationFachoy Foods LtdFree Town Bee FarmsGlissings Trees HoneyGoshen Manufacturing & Distributors LtdGlobal LinkGSW Animation LimitedHeavensent Distributors LimitedHome CentralHoney Bun (1982) LimitedHoneyKist Apiaries LimitedHotel Mocking BirdInfo Exchange LimitedJamaica Exporters' AssociationJamaica Fiberglass Products LimitedJamaica Macaroni Factory LimitedJamaica Manufacturers AssociationJamaica Standard Products Co. LimitedJamaican Yaad StyleJuliet Morgan T/A Shoan'sLonestar SuppliesMac's Bee EnterpriseMcIntosh Bedding Company LimitedMCP Farms LimitedMongoose Productions Limited

Agro-ProcessingCreative IndustriesAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingManufacturingManufacturing ManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingHealth & WellnessProfessional ServicesManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingICTCreative IndustriesManufacturingProfessional ServicesManufacturingAgro-ProcessingTourismICTBSOManufacturingManufacturingBSOAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-Processing


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DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (Jamaica) ctnd.


Mr. Chinn's HoneyMultipet Service Station Limited T/A Camil EstateNature's Finest Bees & HoneyP.A. Benjamin Manufacturing Company LimitedPatwa ApparelPerishables Jamaica LimitedPrism Communications LimitedQueenbee Honey ProductsResource Options LimitedReve LimitedRising Honey EnterpriseSalada Foods Jamaica LtdSeven Rivers Herbs & Spices CoShiba Investment LimitedSouthern Fruits and Food Processors LimitedSouthside Distributors LimitedSpur tree Spices Jamaica LimitedSue Tru Caribbean Manufacturer & Distributor LimitedSun Island Jamaica LimitedSunburst Farms Incorporated LimitedTabra Apiary-Culture EnterpriseThe Competitiveness CompanyThe Real J'Can EnterpriseThomas & sons Family BeesTijule Company LimitedToday's Home Centre LtdTrevor Hamilton & AssociatesTwo Seasons Guest House LimitedVGC Manufacturing & Sales LimitedVincent Edward's BeesWalker JamaicaWynlee Trading

Agro-ProcessingAgro-Processing

Agro-ProcessingManufacturingCreative IndustriesAgro-ProcessorsManufacturingAgro-ProcessingProfessional ServicesManufacturing Agro-ProcessingManufacturingAgro-ProcessingProfessional ServicesAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingAgro-Processing

ManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingProfessional ServicesManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingManufacturingProfessional ServicesTourismManufacturingAgro-ProcessingAgro-ProcessingManufacturing


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St. Kitts & NevisOverall, 11 grants were awarded to St. Kitts and Nevis firms totaling some €187,000. During the 9th EDF, four grants were awarded totaling €35,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, seven have been awarded valued at €152,000. This represents an increase of over 300% in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, health and wellness, manufacturing, professional services and tourism.

St. Kitts & Nevis DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

36%

18%

46%

TourismManufacturing



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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (St. Kitts & Nevis)


Brown Hill Communications Ltd.Caribelle Batik Halix CorporationWalwyn Consulting Ltd

Professional ServicesTourismManufacturingProfessional Services

DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (St. Kitts & Nevis)


Domus IncHobson Enterprises LimitedOualie Beach Enterprises Limited dba Oualie Beach ResortSt. Christopher National TrustSt. Kitts Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce IncorporatedVictory Packaging LimitedWalwyn Consulting

ManufacturingProfessional ServicesProfessional Services

TourismManufacturing

ManufacturingProfessional Services


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St. LuciaThirty-four (34) grants were awarded to Saint Lucia firms totaling some €535,000. During the 9th EDF, nine grants were awarded totaling €106,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 25 have been awarded valued at €429,000. This represents an increase of over 300% in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, creative industries, health and wellness, ICT, manufacturing, and professional services.

St. Lucia DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

12%

6%

18%

6%

43%

15%

Professional ServicesAgro-ProcessingCreative Industry

Health & WellnessInformation &CommunicationTechnology

Manufacturing


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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (St. Lucia)


Accela Marketing Company LtdBaron Foods (St. Lucia) LimitedNatmed LimitedViking Traders LtdWindward Pasta

Professional ServicesAgro-ProcessingHealth & WellnessManufacturingManufacturing

DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (St. Lucia)


Accela Marketing Company LimitedBarons Foods (St. Lucia) LimitedClay Products LimitedConverge Solutions IncorporatedDahlia's Baby SoftnessDerrick's Stones LtdDesigns by NadiaeMagine Solutions IncorporatedFDL Consult IncorporatedIsland Interactive LimitedIyanolla PicturesLe Sport (St. Lucia) LimitedMoz IncorporatedNatmed LimitedRafferty IntimatesSt. Lucia Distillers LimitedTolyn Manufacturers LimitedViking Traders LimitedWindward Pasta

Professional ServicesAgro-ProcessingManufacturingICTManufacturingManufacturingCreative IndustriesICTProfessional ServicesICTCreative IndustriesProfessional ServicesProfessional ServicesHealth & WellnessManufacturing ManufacturingManufacturingAgro-ProcessingManufacturing


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St. Vincent & the GrenadinesTwenty (20) grants were awarded to St. Vincent and the Grenadines firms totaling some €346,000. During the 9th EDF, nine grants were awarded worth €130,00 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 11 have been awarded valued at €216,000. This represents a 66% increase in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, BSO, creative industries, manufacturing, professional services, and tourism.

St. Vincent & the Grenadines DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

5%

20%

20%

20%

15%

20%

Professional ServicesTourismAgro-Processing

Business Support OrganisationCreative IndustriesManufacturing


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DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (St. Vincent & the Grenadines)


Decour Products

Green Island Inc

Kimya Glasgow Designs Inc

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Industry & Commerce

Villamar Ltd

Manufacturing


Creative Industries

BSO

Agro-Processing

DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (St. Vincent & the Grenadines)


Everdale of St. Vincent

Hotel Alexandrina Inc.

Irvine Interior & Construction Incorporated

National Investment Promotions Incorporated T/A Invest SVG

Pasta Enterprises Limited

Spencer & Associates Inc.

Tami B Designs

The Cobblestone Inn

The Master Room Studios

Vincyfresh Limited

Agro-Processing

Tourism


BSO

Manufacturing


Creative Industries


Creative Industries

Agro-Processing


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SurinameOverall, 20 grants were awarded to Suriname firms totaling €330,000. During the 9th EDF, eight grants were awarded valued at €74,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 11 have been awarded worth €256,000. This represents a 245% increase in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, business support organisations, manufacturing, and professional services.

Suriname DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

16%

63%

16%

5%

Agro-processingBusiness SupportOrganizations

Professional ServicesManufacturing


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9th EDF DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (Suriname)


Gom Food Industries N.V.

POWER Agriculture technology & Consultancy Ltd.

SoRena's Winery N.V.

Stascaribe Management N.V.

Tourism Development Company of Suriname

Agro-Processing


Agro-Processing


Business Support Organisation

10th EDF DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Suriname)


Boerderij Goliath

Carifruits N.V.

Creative Styles

Handelmij L. Willemsberg N.V.

N.V. Rijsthandel Sahara

Neotropical Insects N.V.

Platform Houtsector Suriname

SoRena's Winery N.V.

Suriname Alcoholic Beverages N.V

Suriname Cartridge Depot N.V.

Agro-processing

Agro-Processing


Agro-Processing

Agro-Processing

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing


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Trinidad & TobagoOverall, 39 grants were awarded to Trinidad and Tobago firms totaling some €802,000. During the 9th EDF, 18 grants were awarded totaling €264,000 in funding. To date under the 10th EDF, 21 have been awarded valued at €538,000. This represents a 103% increase in grant funding. Sectors represented in the award of DAGS include: agro-processing, BSO, creative industries, health and wellness, ICT, manufacturing, professional services, and tourism.

Trinidad & Tobago DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector

10%3%

5%

8%

2%

8%

51%

13%

TourismAgro-ProcessingBusiness SupportOrganization

Creative Industries ManufacturingHealth & WellnessInformation &Communication Technology


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DAGS Beneficiaries2008-2010 (Trinidad & Tobago)


Alpha Solutions Limited

Caribbean Futures Ltd

Cocoa & Coffee Industry Board

Electrical Industries Ltd

Manzanare Design Solutions Ltd

Maturity Music Limited

Natural Oils and Company Limited

Panland Trinidad & Tobago Limited

Sacha Cosmetics Ltd

Sanch Electronizx Ltd

Tourism Intelligence International Limited

Trinidad & Tobago Coalition of Services Industries

Trinidad Aggregate Products Ltd

ICT

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing

Manufacturing


Creative Industries

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

ICT


BSO

Agro-Processing

DAGS Beneficiaries2011-2014 (Trinidad & Tobago)


ACLA Works Limited

Cariflex (1994) Limited

Chem Clean Ltd

Electric Industries Limited

Fresh Start Ltd

Geoff & Company Limited

K C Confectionery Limited

Mas Transformation Secretariat

Maturity Music Ltd

Ms. Brafit Ltd

Natural Oils & Products Limited

Panland Trinidad & Tobago Limited

Print-a-Pak Limited

Sacha Cosmetics Limited

SMAKS, The West Indies Tea Company

Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival Company Limited

Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association

Woodhouse Trinidad Limited

Woods-man Caribbean Ltd


Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing


Manufacturing

Creative Industries

Creative Industries

Health & Wellness

Manufacturing

Manufacturing


Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Creative Industries

Tourism

Manufacturing

Agro-Processing


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ABOUTUSCaribbean Export was established in 1996 as the regional trade and investment promotion agency to serve 15 States of CARIFORUM, namely: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.

The Agency carries out numerous programme-based activities designed to enhance the competitiveness of regional SMEs, promote trade and development among the CARIFORUM, promote stronger trade and investment relations among CARIFORUM and the French Caribbean Outermost Regions (FCORs) and the EU Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) in the Caribbean, as well as promote stronger trade and investment cooperation between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic (DR).

Caribbean Export’s work focuses on nine priority areas: Agro-processing, Creative Industries, Financial Services, Health and Wellness, ICT, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Specialised Tourism and Renewable Energy. This development work has also strengthened the institutional capacity of public and private sector agencies, and BSOs, particularly sector associations, trade support institutions (TSIs) and investment promotions agencies (IPAs).

Under the 10th EDF RPSDP, which Caribbean Export is currently implementing, support has been offered to CARIFORUM States in a gamut of areas ranging from access to finance, to training and certification. With each intervention, Caribbean Export aims to optimise the export potential of regional entrepreneurs, as well as highlight the investment potential of the Caribbean to the international community.

For additional information about Caribbean Export and the Direct Assistance Grant Scheme, please visit www.carib-export.com

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