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SPORTS MAX: Cricket West Indies (CWI) reinforced its commitment to innovation, strategic partnerships, and harnessing the full economic potential of cricket as a regional asset during its participation at the recently-concluded 25th Annual Citizenship by Investment and Investment Migration Conference (CIS25).
President Dr. Kishore Shallow and Chief Executive Officer Chris Dehring represented the organization at the prestigious event, which brought together global investors, policymakers, and development leaders.
The list included the Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; the Honourable Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia; the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica; and the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada.
Chairman of the Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG), Ricky Skerritt, and Nelecia Yeates, General Manager, were also in attendance, as CWI used the platform to present its evolving vision for cricket as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth across the Caribbean.
Dehring, who participated in a high-level panel discussion on sport and sustainable investment, shared insights into cricket’s global commercial growth and the critical role of regional infrastructure.
“Cricket has always been more than just a game in the Caribbean—it’s an identity, a brand, and a global asset.
But now it also represents a significant platform to attract regional investment where there is untapped potential, especially in East Asian and North American markets where there is vibrant interest in the sport.
By engaging high-net-worth fans more deliberately through cricket, we can attract capital that not only enhances our cricketing infrastructure but also drives broader economic growth,” he said.
The redevelopment of Coolidge Cricket Ground (CCG) in Antigua was showcased as a flagship opportunity—envisioned as a vibrant, multi-use complex that merges sport, culture, entertainment, and innovation.
CWI is actively exploring how this project can be enhanced by the region’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) framework to attract strategic, long-term investment.
The global reach of West Indies cricket can in turn benefit the sustainability of the CBI programme.
“Our aim is to turn Coolidge into more than a cricket venue—we see it as a dynamic, multi-use development hub that brings together sport, culture, and commerce.
With the right partnerships, this project can be a blueprint for how sport can drive meaningful investment.
In addition, every year we broadcast cricket from the region to millions of viewers worldwide, many of whom the CBI programme could be of interest,” Dehrind stated.
Meanwhile, Shallow believes the level of engagement from regional leaders at CIS25 reflects a shared commitment to progress.
“The Citizenship by Investment programme offers a valuable pathway for attracting meaningful investment into cricket and other areas of regional development.
It provides an opportunity to connect global capital with our ambitions to grow the game and strengthen the Caribbean’s economic landscape.
With this kind of unified interest, we can consolidate our efforts and create greater economic opportunities for all Caribbean people,” Shallow noted.
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