On Tuesday, April 22, the Head of the Venezuelan diplomatic mission in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Francisco Pérez Santana said goodbye at Argyle International Airport to a group of nine young entrepreneurs from different productive sectors of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines who will participate in the 1st International Congress of Entrepreneurs “Connect, Create and Undertake!” to be held in Venezuela from April 23 to 25, 2025.
Francisco Pérez Santana met with the group of entrepreneurs to explain all the logistics of the activity and emphasized that this Congress organized by the Bolivarian Government of Venezuela is a great opportunity to connect with businesses around the world with the objective of: “strengthening the productive apparatus of our nations; there you will be able to learn about other forms of business, entrepreneurs worldwide, learn about Venezuelan culture, as well as exchange successful experiences with different companies in Venezuela”.
Eniye Kagbala, owner of the Caribeans Coffee House Company said: “as the owner of a company my objective in participating in this Congress, personally, is to create strong work ties and collaborations with other entrepreneurs, to learn about the coffee culture in Venezuela that would influence my company here, and hopefully to meet potential suppliers in order to grow in excellent in my business”.
For his part, Jonathan Durrant, representing Agriculture in SVG highlighted that he was very proud to represent Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Congress of Entrepreneurs: “I am looking forward to the networking system in Venezuela hoping to bring good news to the farmers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and also looking forward for the best experience in Venezuela. I want to say thank to the Government of Venezuela for giving me this opportunity and also my country for giving me the opportunity to represent my country, today is a wonderful day for me. I also want to thank the Minister of Agriculture Saboto Caesar, thank you”.
A total of 313 international guests are attending this Congress, 39 of whom are from the Caribbean region, including entrepreneurs from Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines that has a 9 entrepreneurs representing the country:
- Onica Isakedia charles – Tour operator
2.Leanne Clarke- Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Youth and Marketing Consultant
3.Eniye Daisy Kagbala- Carib-Beans SuperFoods Coffee - Jonathan Durrant- SVG Farmers’ Unit
- Kimya Jamala Glasgow- Fashion Designer Kimmysticclo
- Gaidell Wenque Andrews- Business Development Center
- Jasmin Nicola Deane – Jazzy’s All Natural
- Rayshorn Dalon Calson Richardson- SVG Chamber of Commerce
- Nadine Cecile Agard-Juillerat- Invest SVG
The Bolivarian Government of Venezuela organizes this Congress for entrepreneurs to promote innovation and creativity, establish links for the export of products between nations, and promote the economic development of the people. During this congress, attendees will participate in different work tables, business exhibitions, presentations by professionals in different economic areas, bilateral sessions and will visit successful business experiences in Venezuela.