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Direct flights, financing deals pushed to boost Africa-Caribbean business links

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Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote and Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah arrive at the forum. [Courtesy]

The Bahamas on Friday pushed for stronger commercial cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, saying direct flights and student exchanges could help unlock economic opportunities between the regions.

Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Chester Cooper told a trade and investment forum that Nassau was in talks with several African carriers on establishing direct links to the Caribbean.

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