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The Australian Government through the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago has launched its Direct Aid Program (DAP) for the period July 2021 to June 2022. DAP is a flexible small grants program through which the Australian Government supports development projects that contribute to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
On 15th July, 2021, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the United Kingdom, co-hosted a virtual dialogue on the issue of access to finance. The event was opened by UK Minister of State responsible for the Caribbean, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon and Assistant Secretary General of CARICOM, Mr. Joseph Cox.