St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ investment promotion agency Invest SVG is set to wrap its 2026 global Diaspora Outreach and Investment Programme — branded “Home Is Where The Heart Is” — with a New York City edition hosted at the New York Marriott Brooklyn Bridge this Saturday, running from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to an official press statement.
This Brooklyn stop marks the final stop on the agency’s 2026 tour, which launched earlier this year with a well-attended inaugural conference in London, United Kingdom. The choice of Brooklyn as the host location for the final session is no accident: the New York borough is home to one of the largest concentrations of Vincentian diaspora members in North America, and the event has been organized in close partnership with the Consulate General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in New York.
“Brooklyn has always held a special place in the heart of our diaspora community,” shared Invest SVG Chairman Kevin Hope in comments included in the release. “We are excited to connect with Vincentians across New York City and the surrounding areas, share the opportunities emerging at home, and strengthen our partnership with the diaspora. New York City, it’s your turn.”
Following the format that proved successful at earlier tour stops, the New York session will give members of the Vincentian diaspora direct access to senior government officials from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, representatives from leading local financial institutions, and private sector leaders. Attendees will be able to explore tangible investment opportunities across a diverse range of high-growth sectors on the island, including tourism, agriculture, creative industries, real estate, information and communications technology, and manufacturing.
The event also marks a key milestone for new Consul General Roland Matthews, who took up his post in New York in February and has led outreach efforts to mobilize community support for the September 19 session.
Shanna Browne-Jacobs, Investment Facilitation Services Manager at Invest SVG, noted that previous tour stops generated strong interest from diaspora members and potential international investors, and the agency expects that momentum to continue in New York. “Our team is looking forward to converting these conversations into real investments for St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” she said.
Beyond engagement with the Vincentian diaspora, Invest SVG’s New York visit includes a full schedule of separate meetings with prospective foreign investors from across the U.S. The agency is actively seeking new partnerships to expand export opportunities, boost trade, and grow key sectors including tourism, financial services, and agriculture on the island. This dual-focus approach — engaging both the diaspora and external international investors — has already delivered tangible results across the tour’s previous stops: Invest SVG has already helped secure shelf space for multiple St. Vincent and the Grenadines-made local products in retail outlets across the countries the agency has visited so far.
In a final update, Invest SVG Communications Officer Alejandro Tesorero confirmed that the entire event is now fully booked, with no remaining spots available for attendees. “After learning, listening and improving from our previous engagements, we are proud to announce that we will be bringing an even stronger and revamped programme for our Vincentians in Brooklyn,” he said, noting that all participating stakeholders are eager to connect with the New York-based community.