In a groundbreaking move, Barbados has been selected as the host for the prestigious GUBA Awards and Trade & Investment Conference in 2024. This marks the first time the event, which celebrates African excellence and fosters diaspora connections, will be held in the Caribbean. Organized by the GUBA Foundation, the initiative underscores a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between Africa and the Caribbean. The event’s founder, Lady Dentaa Amoateng, emphasized the symbolic and strategic importance of this decision, highlighting its role in reclaiming shared heritage and fostering collaboration. The GUBA Awards, which stand for Grow, Unite, Build, Africa, were established 16 years ago in the UK to honor African achievements and reconnect the diaspora. This year’s edition aims to celebrate excellence while promoting trade, culture, and investment opportunities between the two regions. During a visit to Shirley Chisholm Primary School as part of World Teachers’ Day celebrations, Lady Amoateng spoke passionately about the need to restore historical connections disrupted by slavery and migration. She also announced a chartered flight from Ghana and Nigeria to Barbados on November 9, a historic step toward improving direct travel links. Lady Amoateng’s visit to the school was equally significant, as she shared her personal journey to inspire students, reminding them that ‘nothing is impossible’ with determination and dreams.
Grow, Unite, Build, Africa — GUBA diaspora awards to make historic Caribbean debut here
