GRIT ignites opportunities for women entrepreneurs in Dominica

Published on December 8, 2025

A bold new chapter for women in Caribbean trade has begun in Dominica as the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), unveiled GRIT – Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade at Barana Aute in the Kalinago Territory.

The event was held under the patronage of Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton, D.A.H., President of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

The programme aims to transform the regional business landscape by helping women-led enterprises navigate barriers to trade, scale their impact, and sustain growth through green transition, digital transformation, and expanded market access.

The launch event brought together representatives from the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Government of Canada, the Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA), and women entrepreneurs from across the island – all united by a shared commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment and inclusive growth.

In her welcome remarks, Chief Anette Thomas Sanford, Chief of the Kalinago Territory, underscored the importance of empowering indigenous and women entrepreneurs to lead local economic development.