Caribbean Export's Direct Assistance Grant Scheme

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

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

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

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DAGS BENEFICIARIES OVERVIEW BY COUNTRY • Antigua • The Bahamas • Barbados • Belize • Dominica • Dominican Republic • Grenada • Guyana • Haiti • Jamaica • St. Kitts & Nevis • St. Lucia • St. Vincent & the Grenadines • Suriname • Trinidad & Tobago

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ABOUT US

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ACRONYMS ACP

BSO CARICOM CFPs CSME CTPSDP

DAGS EDF

EPA

EU

FCORs ICT

FTA

OCTs RPSDP TSIs

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African Caribbean and Pacific Business Support Organisation Caribbean Community Call for Proposals CARICOM Single Market and Economy Caribbean Trade and Private Sector Development Programme Direct Assistance Grant Scheme European Development Fund Economic Partnership Agreement European Union French Caribbean Outermost Regions Information and Communication Technology Free Trade Agreement EU Overseas Countries and Territories Regional Private Sector Development Programme Trade Support Institutions

INTRODUCTION One 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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Overview of DAGS Funding under the 9th and 10th EDF During 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.

DAGS Beneficiaries

by Country and Funding Awarded (9th EDF)

Country

Total Funding

Antigua & Barbuda

0

0

2

2

€

19,432.34

The Bahamas

0

4

0

4

€

43,440.69

Barbados

3

8

22

33

Belize

0

1

2

3

€

45,000.00

Dominica

0

1

0

1

€

25,000.00

Dominican Republic

4

1

6

11

€

76,582.95

Grenada

0

4

12

16

€ 124,929.03

Guyana

0

1

1

2

€

40,000.00

1

2

1

4

€

59,985.93

23

3

47

73

St. Kitts & Nevis

0

0

4

4

€

St. Lucia

0

1

8

9

€ 106,596.75

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

0

0

9

9

€ 129,650.00

Suriname

1

1

6

8

€

Trinidad & Tobago

2

5

11

18

€ 263,941.00

34

32

131

197

€ 2,649,953.62

Haiti Jamaica

TOTALS

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Total 1st Call 2nd Call 3rd Call Beneficiaries

€ 310,481.86

€ 1,294,245.07 35,774.00

74,894.00

DAGS Beneficiaries

by Country and Funding Awarded (10th EDF)

1st Call

2nd Call

Total Beneficiaries

Total Funding

Antigua & Barbuda

5

8

13

€ 253,205.46

The Bahamas

2

1

3

12

17

29

€ 682,157.22

Belize

4

6

10

€ 172,655.84

Dominica

4

3

7

€ 123,374.48

Dominican Republic

10

10

20

€ 496,049.45

Grenada

12

5

17

€ 330,454.08

Guyana

6

5

11

€ 296,258.08

Haiti

2

5

7

€ 182,438.33

55

34

89

€ 1,631,245.08

St. Kitts & Nevis

3

4

7

€ 152,094.47

St. Lucia

8

17

25

€ 428,436.49

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

5

6

11

€ 216,400.86

Suriname

2

10

12

€ 256,062.25

12

9

21

€

142

140

282

Country

Barbados

Jamaica

Trinidad & Tobago TOTALS

€

64,792.34

538,634.02

€ 5,824,258.45

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country Antigua & Barbuda A 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 Tourism Agro-Processing Business Support Organizations

Creative Industries Manufacturing Professional Services

27%

40%

6%

7%

13%

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7%

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

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

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Resortful Arts Five Island Farms Limited

Creative Industries Agro-Processing

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Antigua & Barbuda Coalition of Service Industries Incorporated

BSO

Carib World Travel Limited

Tourism

Domus Inc.

Manufacturing

Foreisght Intl Ventures

Tourism

IG Indies Greens Limited

Agro-Processing

Lamblion Group Company Limited

Tourism

LCP Industries

Agro-Processing

Ruth's Place

Tourism

The Lindengrove Corporation (DBA The Villas at Sunset Lane)

Professional Services

Valley Creek Hotel

Tourism

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

The Bahamas Overall, 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: agroprocessing, health and wellness, and manufacturing.

The Bahamas DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector Manufacturing

Agro-Processing

Health & Wellness

14% 29%

57%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2014 (Bahamas)

9th EDF Beneficiaries Firm/Organisation

Sector

The Bahamas Centre for Heart Disease The Cancer Centre

Health & Wellness Health & Wellness

10th EDF Beneficiaries Firm/Organisation

Sector

Ridge Farms Enterprises

Agro-Processing

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

Manufacturing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Barbados Sixty-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 Tourism Agro-Processing Business Support Organizations

Creative Industries Health & Wellness Manufacturing

3%

Professional Services

5% 5%

21%

36%

2%

28%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

9th EDF DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2008-2010 (BARBADOS)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Art Holdings

Manufacturing

ASUWISH

Creative Industries

Barbados Dairy Industries

Manufacturing

BICO

Manufacturing

Bloom Consulting Limited

Professional Services

Blue Waters Productions

Professional Services

C&G International Incorporated

Professional Services

Caribbean Island Film

Creative Industries

Catalyst Consultants

Professional Services

Copyright Society

Creative Industries

Crucial Productions Inc.

Creative Industries

D Blades Trophies Limited

Manufacturing

David Weekes & Associates Ltd.

Professional Services

Dowell's Advisory Services Inc.

Professional Services

E&D Consulting Services

Professional Services

Eezee Kricket Inc.

Creative Industries

Exclusive Cottons of the Caribbean.

Manufacturing

F&B Automotive Art

Manufacturing

Financial Consulting Services Inc.

Professional Services

GCR Investments

Professional Services

HIPAC Limited.

Agro-processing

Island Life Television Inc.

Creative Industries

JOSA Investments

Creative Industries

Little Leisure Farm

Tourism

McBride Caribbean Ltd

Manufacturing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

10th EDF DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2011-2014 (BARBADOS)

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Firm/Organisation

Sector

3D Veterinary Services Inc.

Professional Services

A.C. Woodhouse Inc.

Professional Services

A.C. Woodhouse Incorporated

Manufacturing

Allahar Associates Limited

Professional Services

Armstrong Manufacturing Limited

Manufacturing

Banks (Barbados) Breweries Ltd

Manufacturing

Barbados Agriculture Development and Marketing Corporation

BSO

Barbados Bottling Company Ltd

Manufacturing

Barbados Dairy Industries Limited

Manufacturing

Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC)

BSO

BICO Limited

Manufacturing

Blue Waters Productions

Creative Industries

Caribbean Consultants Limited

Manufacturing

Caribbean Consultants Ltd.

Professional Services

Copyright Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers Incorporated

BSO

Harris Paints International Limited

Manufacturing

JOSA Investments

Professional Services

National Cultural Foundation (NCF)

Creative Industries

Policy Networks International (PNI) Incorporated

Manufacturing

Soothing Touch Da Spa

Health and Wellness

Studio Blue Architects Inc.

Professional Services

Talma Mill Studios Ltd

Professional Services

UR-IMAGINATION INC

Creative Industries

Vicki Telford Architects Inc.

Professional Services

Wendy Hill Limited T/A Santosha

Professional Services

West Indies Rum Distillery

Professional Services

DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Belize Overall, 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 Professional Services Agro-Processing

Business Support Organizations Manufacturing

8%

31%

54% 7%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (Belize)

DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Belize)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Belize Chamber of Commerce Caribbean Premier Product Limited Hot Mama’s Belize Limited

BSO Manufacturing Agro-Processing

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Belize Centre for Training & Development

Professional Services

Caribbean Paper Company Limited

Manufacturing

Caribbean Premier Products Limited

Manufacturing

Femagara Industries Limited

Manufacturing

Hot Mama’s Belize Limited

Agro-Processing

Royal Mayan Shrimp Farms

Agro-Processing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Dominica Eight 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 Tourism Agro-Processing

Health & Wellness Manufacturing

Professional Services

13%

25%

25%

12%

13%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2008-2010 (Dominica)

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2011-2014 (Dominica)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Link International Inc

ICT

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Abacus Inc

Professional Services

Caribbean Agro Producers Corporation

Manufacturing

Discover Dominica Authority

Tourism

KPB Chartered Accountants / KPB Professional Services Inc.

Professional Services

Parry W. Bellot & Company Limited

Agro-Processing

Rodney's Wellness Retreat Incorporated

Health & Wellness

Tony's Punch

Agro-Processing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Dominican Republic A 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 professional services.

Dominican Republic DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector Professional Services Agro-Processing Business Support Organizations

13%

Infomation & Communication Technology

Manufacturing

16%

19% 42%

10%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (Dominican Republic)

DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Dominican Republic)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Asociacion de Empresas Industriales de Herrera (AEIH)

BSO

Cano Industrial SRL

Manufacturing

Helados Bon C X A

Agro-Processing

NEX SRL

Professional Services

Pro RD S.A. (DR1)

ICT

Sinecorp

Professional Services

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Agroindustrial La Esperanza (AGROESSA)

Agro-Processing

Asociacion de Empresas Industriales de Herrera (AEIH)

BSO

Asociacion Dominicana De Productores De Ron (ADOPRON)

BSO

Asociacion para el Desarrollo, Inc

BSO

Benedicta S.A.

Manufacturing

Cano Industrial SRL

Manufacturing

Cooperativa para el Desarrollo de la Ciénaga (COOPDECI)

Agro-Processing

Dulceria Piloto, C. por A.

Manufacturing

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

Professional Services

Commerciales (FARCO), S.R.L

Manufacturing

Flaquer & CIA., SRL

Agro-Processing

Fundacion sur Futuro Incorporada

BSO

Multigestiopnes Laxis, SRL

Manufacturing

Pepaimsa, SRL

Manufacturing

Phixarmedia, S.R.L

ICT

Pro RD S.A.

ICT

Procesadora Vizcaya

Agro-Processing

Servicios de Confecciones Personalizadas, S.R.L

Manufacturing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Grenada Overall, 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 Tourism Agro-Processing

Business Support Organizations Creative Industry

Manufacturing

12%

37%

36%

6% 9%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2008-2010 (Grenada)

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2011-2014 (Grenada)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Belzeb Inc

Manufacturing

De La Grenade Industries Ltd

Agro-Processing

Fidel Productions

Creative Industries

Grenada Industrial Development Corporation

BSO

Megrin Tours

Tourism

Michelle's Confectionery

Manufacturing

Paradise Glass

Manufacturing

Rastafari Dynesty

Agro-Processing

Sabriece

Creative Industries

Southern Fishermen Association Inc

Agriculture

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Art Fabrik Ltd

Creative Industries

Belzeb Inc.

Agro-Processing

Bon Accord Estate Ltd

Tourism

De La Grenade Industries LTD

Agro-Processing

Fidel Productions

Manufacturing

Fuggles Inc. T/A Petite Anse

Tourism

Grenada Distillers Limited

Agro-Processing

Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association

BSO

Heavenly Gifts

Agro-Processing

Nyack & Company Limited

Agro-Processing

Organised Interiors

Manufacturing

Penny's Creative Cabinet Shop

Manufacturing

Roll River Mountain Mineral Water Company Limited

Manufacturing

Tourism Services Ltd

Tourism

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Guyana Thirteen (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 Agro-processing Business Support Organizations

Information & Communication Technology

Manufacturing

23%

46%

23%

8%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2008-2010 (Guyana)

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2011-2014 (Guyana)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Amazon Caribbean Guyana Ltd BrainStreet Group Inc.

Agro-Processing ICT

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Amazon Caribbean Guyana Limited

Agro-Processing

Brass Aluminum & Cast Iron Foundry Ltd

Manufacturing

Citrus Company of Guyana Inc.

Agro-Processing

Eco Woods

Manufacturing

Edward B Beharry & Company Limited

Manufacturing

Forest Products Development & Marketing Council of Guyana Inc.

BSO

Guyana Apicultural Society

BSO

Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association

BSO

Parika Sawmills Limited

Manufacturing

Superior Shingles & Wood Product Incorporated

Manufacturing

TCL Guyana Incorporated

Manufacturing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Haiti Overall, 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 Agro-Processing Creative Industries

Manufacturing

36% 46%

18%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (Haiti)

DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Haiti)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Caribbean Craft Delicious Fruits, SA Morganna’s Alchemy

Creative Industries Agro-Processing Manufacturing

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Caribbean Craft Delicious Fruits, SA Gade, SA Kenscoff Manufacturing, SA Produit des Iles, SA Societe Generale de Production Agroindustrielle (SOGEPA), SA

Creative Industries Agro-Processing Manufacturing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Jamaica A 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 Tourism Agro-Processing Business Support Organizations

Creative Industries Health & Wellness Information & Communication Technology

Manufacturing Professional Services

4 % 7%

52%

22%

4% 2% 6% 3%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2008-2010 (Jamaica)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

A Taste of the Caribbean A-Z Information Jamaica Limited Armstrong's Bee Associated Manufacturers Limited B Healthy Jamaica Ltd B Planning Jamaica Breachel Limited Busy Bee Enterprises Canco Limited Coee Solutions Country House Products Digitronics Ltd Environmed Limited Freetown Bee Farmers Fruit Essentials of Jamaica Ltd GE Honey Bee Delite GeoTechVision Enterprise Ltd Global Getway Solutions Goddwill Farms Ltd H&H Farms Higgins Bee Products Honey Bun Limited Honey Delight Honeycomb Industries Hotel Mocking Bird Hill J-Muzik Jamaica Business Development Corporation Jamaica Exporters' Association Jamaica Teas Ltd JamBiz International Limited John McKenzie Adventure Limited Johnson & Sons Organic Fertilizer Company Ltd. Johnson's Organic Fertilizer Ltd. Judith and Wayne Richards Woodwork Little Leisure Farm Longville Park Farms Ltd Midlands Farm Ltd Murray's Apiaries Patwa Apparel Pulse Investments Ltd Queenbee Honey Products Rasmick Company Ltd Royale Honey Enterprises Sun Island Jamaica Sunshine Honey Super Sample Tabra Apiary-Culture Enterprise The Competitiveness Company Ltd The Jamaica Guild of Artists Think Web Ltd Tijule Company Limited Two Seasons Guest House Ltd

Agro-Processing Professional Services Agro-Processing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Professional Services Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing ICT Health & Wellness Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing ICT ICT Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Tourism Creative Industries BSO BSO Manufacturing Creative Industries Agro-Processing Manufacturing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Creative Industries Creative Industries Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Professional Services Creative Industries ICT Agro-Processing Tourism

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (Jamaica) ctnd.

DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Jamaica)

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Firm/Organisation

Sector

Vincent Edward's Bees Visions of the Caribbean Limited West Indies Gypsum Company Limited White Hall Petcom Wynlee Trading Yono Industries Ltd YS Valley Farm

Agro-Processing Creative Industries Manufacturing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Manufacturing Agro-Processing

Firm/Organisation

Sector

A Taste of the Caribbean Ltd Arlene Martin Design B&D Trawling Ltd Belcour Preservers Ltd Bio-Tech R & D Institute Black Hawk Manufacturing Laboratory Blue Ribbon Manufacturing Limited Buzz Apiaries Caanan Honey Limited Carleston Products Central Food Packers Limited Coffee Solutions Country House Products Country Traders Limited Derbar Distributors Eco Coleman & Son Forigers Bees EcoFarms EnviroMed Limited Environmental Health Foundation Fachoy Foods Ltd Free Town Bee Farms Glissings Trees Honey Goshen Manufacturing & Distributors Ltd Global Link GSW Animation Limited Heavensent Distributors Limited Home Central Honey Bun (1982) Limited HoneyKist Apiaries Limited Hotel Mocking Bird Info Exchange Limited Jamaica Exporters' Association Jamaica Fiberglass Products Limited Jamaica Macaroni Factory Limited Jamaica Manufacturers Association Jamaica Standard Products Co. Limited Jamaican Yaad Style Juliet Morgan T/A Shoan's Lonestar Supplies Mac's Bee Enterprise McIntosh Bedding Company Limited MCP Farms Limited Mongoose Productions Limited

Agro-Processing Creative Industries Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Manufacturing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Health & Wellness Professional Services Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing ICT Creative Industries Manufacturing Professional Services Manufacturing Agro-Processing Tourism ICT BSO Manufacturing Manufacturing BSO Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing

DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2011-2014 (Jamaica) ctnd.

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Mr. Chinn's Honey Multipet Service Station Limited T/A Camil Estate Nature's Finest Bees & Honey P.A. Benjamin Manufacturing Company Limited Patwa Apparel Perishables Jamaica Limited Prism Communications Limited Queenbee Honey Products Resource Options Limited Reve Limited Rising Honey Enterprise Salada Foods Jamaica Ltd Seven Rivers Herbs & Spices Co Shiba Investment Limited Southern Fruits and Food Processors Limited Southside Distributors Limited Spur tree Spices Jamaica Limited Sue Tru Caribbean Manufacturer & Distributor Limited Sun Island Jamaica Limited Sunburst Farms Incorporated Limited Tabra Apiary-Culture Enterprise The Competitiveness Company The Real J'Can Enterprise Thomas & sons Family Bees Tijule Company Limited Today's Home Centre Ltd Trevor Hamilton & Associates Two Seasons Guest House Limited VGC Manufacturing & Sales Limited Vincent Edward's Bees Walker Jamaica Wynlee Trading

Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Creative Industries Agro-Processors Manufacturing Agro-Processing Professional Services Manufacturing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Professional Services Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Professional Services Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Manufacturing Professional Services Tourism Manufacturing Agro-Processing Agro-Processing Manufacturing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

St. Kitts & Nevis Overall, 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 Tourism Manufacturing

Professional Services

18%

36%

46%

32

DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2008-2010 (St. Kitts & Nevis)

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2011-2014 (St. Kitts & Nevis)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Brown Hill Communications Ltd. Caribelle Batik Halix Corporation Walwyn Consulting Ltd

Professional Services Tourism Manufacturing Professional Services

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Domus Inc Hobson Enterprises Limited Oualie Beach Enterprises Limited dba Oualie Beach Resort St. Christopher National Trust St. Kitts Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce Incorporated Victory Packaging Limited Walwyn Consulting

Manufacturing Professional Services Professional Services Tourism Manufacturing Manufacturing Professional Services

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

St. Lucia Thirty-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 Professional Services Agro-Processing Creative Industry

15%

Manufacturing

Health & Wellness Information & Communication Technology

12%

6%

18%

43% 6%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (St. Lucia)

DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (St. Lucia)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Accela Marketing Company Ltd Baron Foods (St. Lucia) Limited Natmed Limited Viking Traders Ltd Windward Pasta

Professional Services Agro-Processing Health & Wellness Manufacturing Manufacturing

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Accela Marketing Company Limited Barons Foods (St. Lucia) Limited Clay Products Limited Converge Solutions Incorporated Dahlia's Baby Softness Derrick's Stones Ltd Designs by Nadia eMagine Solutions Incorporated FDL Consult Incorporated Island Interactive Limited Iyanolla Pictures Le Sport (St. Lucia) Limited Moz Incorporated Natmed Limited Rafferty Intimates St. Lucia Distillers Limited Tolyn Manufacturers Limited Viking Traders Limited Windward Pasta

Professional Services Agro-Processing Manufacturing ICT Manufacturing Manufacturing Creative Industries ICT Professional Services ICT Creative Industries Professional Services Professional Services Health & Wellness Manufacturing Manufacturing Manufacturing Agro-Processing Manufacturing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

St. Vincent & the Grenadines Twenty (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 Professional Services Tourism Agro-Processing

Business Support Organisation Creative Industries Manufacturing

5% 20% 20%

15%

20%

20%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

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

DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2011-2014 (St. Vincent & the Grenadines)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Decour Products

Manufacturing

Green Island Inc

Professional Services

Kimya Glasgow Designs Inc

Creative Industries

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chamber of Industry & Commerce

BSO

Villamar Ltd

Agro-Processing

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Everdale of St. Vincent

Agro-Processing

Hotel Alexandrina Inc.

Tourism

Irvine Interior & Construction Incorporated

Professional Services

National Investment Promotions Incorporated T/A Invest SVG

BSO

Pasta Enterprises Limited

Manufacturing

Spencer & Associates Inc.

Professional Services

Tami B Designs

Creative Industries

The Cobblestone Inn

Professional Services

The Master Room Studios

Creative Industries

Vincyfresh Limited

Agro-Processing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Suriname Overall, 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: agroprocessing, business support organisations, manufacturing, and professional services.

Suriname DAGS Beneficiaries by Sector Agro-processing Business Support Organizations

Manufacturing Professional Services

16%

16%

63%

5%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

9th EDF DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2008-2010 (Suriname)

10th EDF DAGS BeneďŹ ciaries 2011-2014 (Suriname)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Gom Food Industries N.V.

Agro-Processing

POWER Agriculture technology & Consultancy Ltd.

Professional Services

SoRena's Winery N.V.

Agro-Processing

Stascaribe Management N.V.

Professional Services

Tourism Development Company of Suriname

Business Support Organisation

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Boerderij Goliath

Agro-processing

Carifruits N.V.

Agro-Processing

Creative Styles

Professional Services

Handelmij L. Willemsberg N.V.

Agro-Processing

N.V. Rijsthandel Sahara

Agro-Processing

Neotropical Insects N.V.

Agro-Processing

Platform Houtsector Suriname

Manufacturing

SoRena's Winery N.V.

Agro-Processing

Suriname Alcoholic Beverages N.V

Manufacturing

Suriname Cartridge Depot N.V.

Manufacturing

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

Trinidad & Tobago Overall, 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 Tourism Agro-Processing Business Support Organization

Creative Industries Health & Wellness Information & Communication Technology 3%

Manufacturing

10%

13% 5%

8%

2%

8%

51%

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DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country

DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (Trinidad & Tobago)

DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Trinidad & Tobago)

Firm/Organisation

Sector

Alpha Solutions Limited

ICT

Caribbean Futures Ltd

Manufacturing

Cocoa & Coffee Industry Board

Agro-Processing

Electrical Industries Ltd

Manufacturing

Manzanare Design Solutions Ltd

Professional Services

Maturity Music Limited

Creative Industries

Natural Oils and Company Limited

Manufacturing

Panland Trinidad & Tobago Limited

Manufacturing

Sacha Cosmetics Ltd

Manufacturing

Sanch Electronizx Ltd

ICT

Tourism Intelligence International Limited

Professional Services

Trinidad & Tobago Coalition of Services Industries

BSO

Trinidad Aggregate Products Ltd

Agro-Processing

Firm/Organisation

Sector

ACLA Works Limited

Professional Services

Cariflex (1994) Limited

Manufacturing

Chem Clean Ltd

Manufacturing

Electric Industries Limited

Manufacturing

Fresh Start Ltd

Agro-Processing

Geoff & Company Limited

Professional Services

K C Confectionery Limited

Manufacturing

Mas Transformation Secretariat

Creative Industries

Maturity Music Ltd

Creative Industries

Ms. Brafit Ltd

Health & Wellness

Natural Oils & Products Limited

Manufacturing

Panland Trinidad & Tobago Limited

Manufacturing

Print-a-Pak Limited

Professional Services

Sacha Cosmetics Limited

Manufacturing

SMAKS, The West Indies Tea Company

Manufacturing

Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival Company Limited

Creative Industries

Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association

Tourism

Woodhouse Trinidad Limited

Manufacturing

Woods-man Caribbean Ltd

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