I was especially humbled to share this moment with Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the @centralbankbb, and Sir Dennis Byron, former President of the @CaribbeanCourt. Their presence made this moment not only professionally meaningful—but personally moving. #AAM2025. 🧵 2/2

It was a distinct honour to represent @Caribank at the @afreximbank Annual Meetings 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. My heartfelt thanks to President Prof. Benedict Oramah for the kind invitation and visionary leadership in deepening #AfricaCaribbean collaboration. #AAM2025. 🧵 1/2

At the #Brazil-@CARICOMorg Summit, I was particularly proud to present President @LulaOficial with @Caribank's membership documents to @nopovertyhunger—an important platform to deliver lasting, systemic solutions for one of our Region’s most urgent challenges. 🧵 2/2

I would like to express heartfelt thanks to President @LulaOficial and @govbrazil for the gracious invitation to participate in the #Brazil–@CARICOMorg Summit. Brazil's leadership, partnership, and commitment to regional development resonate deeply with the Caribbean. 🧵 1/2

This bold commitment reflects #Canada’s enduring partnership with the Caribbean and will enable @Caribank to significantly scale up development financing across our Region. ▶️ #ourCaribbean #G7Summit #Rebirth #InnovateTransformThrive #ScalingImpact.🧵 2/2

On behalf of @Caribank, I extend sincere thanks to Prime Minister @MarkJCarney and the Government of Canada for the announcement of up to US$400 million in portfolio guarantees under the Strengthening Partnerships for Financing Development and Shared Prosperity initiative. 🧵1/2

The road ahead is not easy. But transformation never is. This is our moment. This is our mission. Let’s cultivate the Caribbean future we all believe in—together!.#ourCaribbean #ourCDB #Rebirth #InnovateTransformThrive #Brasilia #TheBahamas.🧵 6/6

I want to thank our hosts, the Government and people of #Brazil; my Team, the Caribankers; and every person who helped make this meeting such a success. Your warmth, generosity and partnership created the perfect space for honest reflection and collective ambition. 🧵 5/6

We also: .🧭Advanced our bold 10-year Strategic Plan with laser focus on climate action, energy and food security, gender, governance, and digitalisation. Our Governors challenged us to go further. To be bolder. To serve better. We are listening—and we are acting. 🧵 4/6

We also: .🛠️Sharpened our focus on institutional excellence and systems reform.🤝Signed new partnerships with @AgendaCAF and @AFD_en to scale climate and development finance.⚡️Renewed our push for blended finance, private sector mobilisation, and more agile delivery.🧵 3/6

Inspired by the #CDBAnnualMeeting2025 theme, “Building the Future: Resilient Institutions for a Greener, Stronger, and Inclusive Caribbean,” we:.🌱Reaffirmed our vision for a region that leaves no one behind.📊Committed to accelerating implementation grounded in evidence.🧵 2/6

Last week marked a deeply personal milestone: my very first #CDBAnnualMeeting2025 as President of @Caribank. As we gathered in Brasília for the 55th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, I was reminded of the power of the Caribbean spirit. 🧵 1/6

I am immensely grateful for my meeting with Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the @AfDB_Group. Thank you, Dr. Adesina, for your enduring leadership and vision. Here’s to building stronger bridges across the Atlantic—and walking boldly together toward our common destiny. 🌍🌴🤝

🌟@Caribank, @CABEI_Org & @AgendaCAF have signed landmark Exposure Exchange Agreements.🌟. These agreements between AA & AA+ rated MDBs strengthen financial resilience & diversify risk to ensure greater impact across Latin America & the #Caribbean. More▶️

#First100Days 🧵6/6. To every colleague, partner, and Caribbean citizen who’s engaged with us so far—thank you. 🙏🏾. 🎆This is just the beginning. Let’s shape the future, together!. #Rebirth #InnovativeTransformThrive #ourCaribbean #ourCDB #100Days

#First100Days 🧵5/6. ⚡ What’s Next?. More boldness & speed: Our region needs action, not promises. 🌱 Step up fight for climate resilience & food security. 🤝 Deepen collaboration with governments, partners, the private sector. 🚀 More innovation in finance, delivery & tech.

#First100Days 🧵4/6. 🔹Engaged with key partners to expand collaboration. 🔹 Approved USD30M loan to support post-Hurricane Beryl recovery. 🔹 Signed USD76.2M loan with Guyana to improve water access. 🔹 Launched internal restructuring to speed up delivery & better serve region.

#First100Days 🧵3/6. 🔹Partnered with Caribbean Tourism Organization— USD400K committed to modernize training. 🔹Shared my vision at @Caribank's Annual News Conference: #REBIRTH: #Innovate. #Transform. #Thrive. 🔹Mobilized a record USD460M for our Special Development Fund.

#First100Days 🧵2/6. 🔹Connected with Heads of Government and saw the impact of @Caribank's work in #Barbados, #Guyana and #SaintLucia. 🔹AA+ credit rating reaffirmed by @FitchRatings. The mission is clear: deliver real, lasting change for the people of the Caribbean. #Rebirth

100 Days In: #Rebirth!. It’s been #100days since I stepped into the role of @Caribank President. 💥Highlights from the journey so far:.🔹Launched @Caribank's 55th Annual Meeting theme. 🔹Took the CDB message to @CARICOM Leaders. #First100Days🧵1/6. #InnovativeTransformThrive