1. IMPLICATIONS OF BREXIT
A BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE

2. BREXIT – IT’S NOT A JOKE

3. BREXIT BACKLASH British Pound has depreciated by over 10%
£ at Lowest Value in 31 Years
UK’s Credit Rating Downgraded
Wiped $2 Trillion off Global Stock Markets

4. CONTRIBUTION OF REMITTANCES TO GDP (%)
16.7
(2015)
JAMAICA
21.2
(2009)
HAITI
17.3
(2009)
GUYANA
8.6
(2009)
GRENADA

5. TOP 10 EXPORTS FROM CARICOM TO THE UK
Sugar and sugar confectionary
Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products, etc
Edible fruit, nuts, peel of citrus fruit, melons
Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Organic chemicals
Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates
Vegetable, fruit, nut, etc food preparations
Articles of apparel, accessories, knit or crochet
Plastics and articles thereof
Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
In 2015, CARICOM exported US$ million to the UK, which was 15.9% lower than 2014

6. THE FACES OF CARIBBEAN EXPORTS

7. THREAT TO TOURISM
Tourism is a significant contributor to GDP
The tourism sector is a significant contributor to FX
The Caribbean is a prime destination for UK Visitors
Doctors Cave Beach – Photo Credit -