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
29
DAGS Beneficiaries Overview by Country
DAGS Beneficiaries 2008-2010 (Jamaica) ctnd.
DAGS Beneficiaries 2011-2014 (Jamaica)
30
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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