CIBC Caribbean has announced an exciting new collaborative partnership with the iconic Antigua Sailing Week, marking a strategic move to spotlight its exclusive Platinum Banking Service, a custom offering designed for discerning professionals, corporate executives, and international clients seeking financial solutions for regional investments and Caribbean property purchases.
Priscilla Leonce, Country Head of CIBC Caribbean, emphasized the strong alignment between the sailing event and the brand’s vision for its premium banking division. “We are thrilled to enter into this partnership with Antigua Sailing Week, a leading lifestyle event that shares our core values for Platinum Banking,” Leonce stated in a press release announcing the collaboration. “Our Platinum Banking Service is built around a specialized, dedicated team that prioritizes understanding each client’s unique long-term financial goals, then works hand-in-hand with them to craft customized solutions that drive sustained growth and success. What sets our offering apart is the combination of personalized one-on-one support, innovative forward-thinking financial strategies, and an unwavering commitment to building enduring, trust-based relationships with every client.”
Leonce also noted that the partnership extends beyond brand visibility, framing the iconic regatta as a valuable opportunity to connect with sailing enthusiasts, international visitors, and existing clients based on the island of Antigua, fostering organic networking in a relaxed, premium setting.
Organizers of Antigua Sailing Week have welcomed the regional banking giant as a key sponsor for the 2026 event, praising CIBC Caribbean’s standing as a foundational financial institution across the Caribbean. Event representatives noted that the partnership does more than boost the regatta’s prestige: it also underscores the critical importance of forging strong, mutually beneficial ties between local businesses, global brands, and the regional community.
The 2026 Antigua Sailing Week roster of sponsors already includes a diverse array of public and private partners, ranging from the Antigua & Barbuda Ministry of Tourism, Investment & Economic Development and the island’s Citizenship by Investment Unit to global brands such as Heineken Beer and Virgin Atlantic, luxury hospitality providers like The Residences at Nikki Beach Resort and Spa Antigua and Palmer Champagne, and local businesses including Seahawk Paints, English Harbour Rum, CalvinAir Helicopters, and APUA Inet.