The Regional Integration and Diaspora Affairs Unit (RIDU) within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Foreign Investment and Diaspora Affairs wishes to acknowledge and thank Amerijet Saint Vincent and the Grenadines/BMC Agencies Limited for its generous sponsorship in facilitating the shipment of locally produced Vincentian goods to New York.
On Monday, 27th July 2026, the newly appointed Senior Advisor for Diaspora Affairs within RIDU, Ms. Sharon Jones, officially handed over products from six local Vincentian businesses to Amerijet International Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for shipment to New York, which will be received by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Consulate General to the United States of America. These products will be featured at the Club St. Vincent Inc. Cultural Exposition 2026, themed “A Taste of Home Abroad,” providing an opportunity to showcase authentic Vincentian products to members of the diaspora and the wider community. The Club St. Vincent Inc. Cultural Exposition 2026 will be held on Saturday, 22nd August, at Friends of Crown Heights, 671 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, New York.
The Senior Advisor of Diaspora Affairs remarked: “Building strong bridges with the diaspora requires strong partnerships on the ground. Our mission in Diaspora Affairs is to make connections easier for Vincentians worldwide, which happens when the public and private sectors work hand in hand. Amerijet’s sponsorship as our official shipping partner ensures our local vendors can bring the best of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to New York seamlessly. We thank Mr. Keith Boyea and Amerijet for their commitment and look forward to collaborating on future endeavors.”
“Amerijet SVG and BMC Agencies Limited are pleased to support this endeavour. By improving access to local products and creating new market opportunities for Vincentian farmers and producers, this initiative has the potential to enhance trade and economic opportunities for all involved. We look forward to fostering continued collaboration with the Government and other public sector stakeholders to advance trade, attract investment, and promote sustainable economic growth,” said Mr. Keith Boyea, Owner/Manager of BMC Agencies Limited and Station Manager for Amerijet Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
This partnership reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to strengthening ties with the Vincentian diaspora while creating opportunities for local businesses to access international markets. Through strategic public-private partnerships, initiatives such as this continue to promote Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, support local entrepreneurs, and foster stronger economic and cultural connections with Vincentian communities abroad.
SOURCE: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Foreign Investment and Diaspora Affairs
