Afreximbank in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines is offering special charter flights to be operated between Africa and Grenada. It is a great initiative taken for #ACTIF2025 delegates as it has made travel easy for them to reach St. George’s, Grenada from Africa.
As per the details, the offer includes:
- Direct return flights
- with the option of Transit vis-free travel
- Reduced layovers
- Along with Seamless and efficient journey to ACTIF2025
Reportedly, the seats provided are limited so secure yours as soon as possible. To book the flight you also need to submit the event registration. Outbound flights will depart on July 27, 2025 and will make their return on July 30, 2025 and July 31, 2025.
As per the schedule the Outbound Flights for all times in local will follow:
| Date | From | Dept Time | To | Arrival Time | Duration |
| July 27, 2025 | ADD (Addis Ababa Bole Int. Airport) | 04:10 a.m. | LOS (Lagos – Murtala Muhammed Airport) | 07:40 a.m. | 05:30 hrs |
| July 27, 2025 | LOS (Lagos – Murtala Muhammed Airport) | 09:40 a.m. | GND (Maurice Bishop Int. Airport) | 02:00 p.m. | 09:20 hrs |
As per the schedule the Return Flights for all times in local will follow:
| Date | From | Dept Time | To | Arrival Time | Duration |
| July 30, 2025 | GND (Maurice Bishop Int. Airport) | 05:00 p.m. | LOS (Lagos – Murtala Muhammed Airport) | 06:50 a.m. | 08:50 hrs |
| July 31, 2025 | LOS (Lagos – Murtala Muhammed Airport) | 08:50 a.m. | ADD (Addis Ababa Bole Int. Airport) | 04:25 p.m. | 05:35 hrs |
ACTIF2025 in Grenada
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the Government of Grenada, is pleased to announce that the 4th edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) will be held in St. George’s, Grenada from July 28 to 29, 2025 under the decided theme: ‘Resilience and Transformation: Enhancing Africa-Caribbean Economic Cooperation in an Era of Global Uncertainty’.
The ACTIF2025 is Afreximbank’s flagship initiative to drive commercial, economic and cultural ties between Africa and the Caribbean. ACTIF will build on the momentum of the previous three Forums and further promote trade and investment potential between the two regions.
AfriCaribbean reaching 1.8B USD soon: ITC
According to the International Trade Centre (ITC), AfriCaribbean trade could reach US $1.8 billion by the year 2028. This growth is possible due to the crucial role of public and private partners and channeling investment into multiple sectors, including minerals and metals, processed foods, and transportation.
The forum will connect opportunity with capital and market information that can positively impact the economies of Africa and the CARICOM region.
Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell on ACTIF
Considering this, Prime Minister of Grenada – Dickon Mitchell said that ACTIF is a clarion call for unity, enterprise and a reimagined global role for their people.
He stated that United in spirit in the pursuit of economic prosperity and mutual respect – the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum will bring the shared vision for African-Caribbean unity to life through economic transformation, trade expansion and investment cooperation.
ACTIF2025 to build Afri-Caribbean Trade Corridor
#ACTIF2025 is expected to welcome about a thousand delegates, including Heads of State, senior government officials, private sector leaders, development finance institutions, and Diaspora investors from across Africa, the Caribbean and beyond.
Stakeholders across public and private sectors, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), multilateral institutions, investors and entrepreneurs, are invited to register and attend so that they can explore trade, investment and networking opportunities.
It will obtain information about doing business in the Caribbean and Africa and contribute to building a resilient and prosperous Africa-Caribbean trade corridor.
The 2025 Forum will spotlight key sectors such as agribusiness, energy, infrastructure development, logistics, creative industries, tourism, health, manufacturing and financial services, promoting regional value chains and facilitating trade and investment to unlock these opportunities.
ACTIF2025 to strengthen economic ties: Prof. Benedict Oramah
President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank – Prof. Benedict Oramah said that in today’s turbulent global economic environment, it is more urgent than ever for Africa and the Caribbean to strengthen their economic ties. Despite deep historical and cultural bonds, the regions continue to trade less than 1% of their exports with each other, as a stark reminder of untapped potential. And, ACTIF was established to change that.
As per Prof. Oramah, through strategic partnerships, enhanced logistics, and greater access to capital, they are laying the foundations for a resilient transatlantic economic corridor that can drive inclusive growth, job creation and sustainable development on both sides.
He earmarked that ACTIF2025 is not merely a forum for business; it is a platform for rewriting the future of Afri-Caribbean economic relations, grounded in solidarity, shared values and a common vision of prosperity.
The President and Chairman further noted that the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Bridgetown, Barbados marked a significant milestone on March 27, in the Bank’s long-term commitment to the region.
AATC will be a gateway for Africa-Caribbean trade and investment, offering a home for African businesses in the Caribbean and opening doors for Caribbean entrepreneurs to Africa. He urged all ACTIF stakeholders to seize this moment to transform their vision into action.
What is ACTIF?
The Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) is a premier platform which aims to foster trade, investment, and cultural exchange between Africa and the Caribbean. Held in collaboration with regional bodies such as the Caribbean Community, The African Union and the African Continental Free Trade Area, ACTIF has facilitated dialogue, partnerships, and actionable frameworks that have bolstered commercial and investment ties between the two regions.
Catalyzed largely by the first-ever Heads of State and Government Summit of the Caribbean Community and Africa was held on September 07, 2021. The Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) is a key strategic initiative towards institutionalizing engagement between both regions’ private and public sectors to advance trade and investment relations.
The inaugural edition of the Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum was held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from September 1 to 3, 2022, the second edition was held in Georgetown, Guyana, from October 30 to 31, 2023, and the third edition was held jointly with the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Nassau, The Bahamas, from June 12 to 14, 2024.