First commercial charter from St. Kitts to Africa departs

Published on March 23, 2026

In a landmark achievement for South-South cooperation and regional integration, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) proudly supports the firstever large-scale commercial charter flight originating from the Caribbean directly to the African continent, organised by Aquarian Consult Limited.

On March 21, 2026, this historic flight departed from the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts. On board was a high-level delegation of over 100 passengers, including prominent business leaders, government officials, and cultural icons representing eight Caribbean nations. The flight travelled directly to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Nigeria, arriving on March 22.

This flight serves as more than a transit route; it is a powerful symbol of “Reverse Middle Passage” economic empowerment. By bypassing traditional, timeconsuming layovers in Europe or North America, the OECS is asserting its direct connection to the African continent.

This milestone acts as the official curtain-raiser for the Aquarian Consult’s AfriCaribbean Investment Summit (AACIS), taking place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja from March 23–28.