Incoming Caribbean Buyers' Mission to BuildGreen Atlantic 2026

With support from Invest Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the four Atlantic Provinces, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) has partnered with BuildGreen Atlantic to host an incoming delegation from the Caribbean.

We’re currently seeking export-ready advanced manufacturing companies with a focus on green and sustainable innovation to participate.

About BuildGreen Atlantic

BuildGreen Atlantic, presented by ASHRAE Halifax Chapter, is a conference, trade show, and networking event that advances the design, construction, and operation of greener buildings in Atlantic Canada. BuildGreen Atlantic 2026 will be held in Halifax on April 27 & 28, 2026.

About the Incoming Caribbean Buyers' Mission

The Incoming Caribbean Buyers’ Mission to BuildGreen Atlantic aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in global market expansion and greener practices. The incoming delegation includes buyers from the Caribbean seeking sustainable goods and services for infrastructure projects, highlighting the region's interest in Atlantic Canada’s skills and materials in sustainability and energy efficiency.

Atlantic Canadian companies have opportunities to leverage low-carbon investments in the Caribbean, benefiting from a skilled labor force, natural resources, and proximity to markets in the Caribbean.

During their visit our Caribbean delegates will gain insights into regional technologies that reduce energy consumption and environmental impact in the built environment through B2B meetings, site visits, and building tours.

BuildGreen Atlantic delegates who are interested in participating in B2B meetings with our incoming delegates are requested to express their interest by filling out this form BGA 2026 Incoming Caribbean Delegation Meeting Request. The Mission Consultants will be responsible for matchmaking.

You must be a registered delegate of BuildGreen Atlantic to participate in the B2B opportunity. Registration information is available at www.buildgreenatlantic.ca.

Incoming Caribbean Delegation

Williams Industries Inc.
Developer/Investor. Barbados.
Andre Walcott, Chief Executive Officer, Williams Industries Inc.

Williams Industries Inc. (WII) is a diversified Caribbean conglomerate with headquarters situated at Cane Garden, St. Thomas in Barbados. From its headquarters WII controls many wholly owned and joint venture companies in Barbados, St. Lucia, and other Caribbean Islands.
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Georgetown Public Hospital
Hospitals. Guyana.
Robbie Rambarran, Chief Executive Officer, Georgetown Public Hospital, Guyana

The hospital provides specialized and general medical care, serving as the country’s primary referral hospital. Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation is Guyana’s leading tertiary healthcare institution, providing quality patient care, medical training, and research. Committed to excellence, we serve with compassion, innovation, and dedication to improving lives.
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Urban Development Corporation
Urban Development. Jamaica.
Loy Malcolm, Deputy General Manager Planning Development & Project Management, Urban Development Corporation

The Urban Development Corporation is one of the leading urban and rural development agencies in the Caribbean. Since 1968, the UDC has sought to transform Jamaica’s most viable urban centres and strategic rural towns, whilst preserving the natural environment and spurring economic development. The core business objective of the UDC is to make development happen through the planning and implementation of comprehensive projects and programmes in designated areas. The Corporation is currently working in five areas namely Kingston and Port Royal, Caymanas, St. Catherine, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Falmouth, Trelawny and Montego Bay, St. James to produce and implement development plans.
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Nassau Airport Development Company
Airports. Bahamas.
Kevin McDonald, Vice-President, Maintenance & Engineering, Nassau Airport Development Company, Nassau Airport Development Company

On April 01, 2007, the Government of the Bahamas officially handed over the development, operation and management of the Lynden Pindling International Airport to the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD). NAD is a Bahamian company with a 30 year lease. Executives from Vancouver Airport Services (YVRAS) lead the company. YVRAS is a Canadian firm which operates 18 airports in 7 countries. The transfer of the airport to a private management agreement will allow the airport to be developed and transformed into a premier world class facility and it will be operated in the most efficient commercial and cost competitive manner.
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Caribbean Development Bank
International Financial Institution. Regional based in Barbados.
TBC

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is committed to transforming infrastructure and fostering economic growth in the region. With only 53% of roads in the Caribbean paved, many communities remain disconnected. Through the Bank’s Special Development Fund (SDF), CDB has supported projects that enhance connectivity, access, and mobility. Between 2013 and 2022, nearly 1 million people—half of whom are women—benefited from road infrastructure upgrades, while over 94,000 households gained improved access to water and sanitation services.
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Inter-American Development Bank
International Financial Institution. Regional based in Washington DC.
Daniel Perez Jaramillo, Infrastructure and Energy Sector Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank

The Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, they help improve health and education, and advance infrastructure. Their aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today they are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. They provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and they conduct extensive research. They maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
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How to register

BuildGreen Atlantic Delegates who are interested in participating in B2B meetings with our incoming delegates are requested to express their interest by completing this three-step registration process.

Step 1: Register to attend BuildGreen Atlantic via the link below. All companies must be a registered delgate of the conference to participate in the Incoming Buyers' Mission.

BuildGreen Atlantic

Step 2: Submit your expression of interest as a Nova Scotia company by clicking the Eventbrite link below:

REGISTER

Step 3: Complete and submit the BuildGreen Atlantic 2026 Incoming Caribbean Delegation Meeting Request application form. All BuildGreen Atlantic delegates who are interested in participating in B2B meetings with our incoming delegates are required to complete the form.

BGA APPLICATION FORM

The mission Consultants will be responsible for matchmaking.

The deadline to submit your expression of interest is Friday, April 3, 2026.

This project is being supported by the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy, a partnership between the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provincial governments. The Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy is a collaborative, pan-Atlantic approach which aims to help Atlantic businesses begin exporting, increase their export sales, expand to new markets, and create global partnerships. The strategy was developed jointly by the provincial governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador, and the Government of Canada.