Kappa Gamma Consulting

Kappa Gamma Consulting Kappa Gamma Consulting, led by Mr. Christian George, focuses on trade and economic analysis, focusin As a certified International Trade Specialist, Mr.

Christian George has represented local manufacturers at the national, regional, and international levels. During the past 10 years, he has:
1) Conducted both primary and secondary research on trade-related issues;
2) Advocated on behalf of manufacturers on various issues;
3) Delivered the manufacturers’ position(s) convincingly, which drew on his ability to articulate points by speaking clearly an

d confidently;
4) Presented these positions utilising various charts and presentations (which requires a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite);
5) Developed trade and economic databases on countries for economic analysis;
6) Attended national, regional and international meetings that focus on various development issues that affect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
7) Used economic theory and my understanding of international relations to promote competitiveness; and
8) Developed inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on national, regional, and international issues that affect manufacturers in Trinidad and Tobago. As part of his postgraduate education, he studied (inter alia):
1) The multilateral trading system;
2) The economics of international trade;
3) Small states and global affairs; and
4) International law. Thus, he has gained a thorough understanding of the issues encountered by manufacturers in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) when competing at the global level.

12/03/2026

I had the opportunity to tour CARIRI's Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development (CED) in 2025. As an international trade professional that is interested in the development of MSMEs, I was happy to see that there are facilities available in the country for food and beverage companies outfitted with equipment for food processing and quality control. Altogether, these facilities resemble a small manufacturing plant, which is ideal for the operations of micro and small enterprises (MSMEs). Moreover, the facility caters towards, inter alia, the manufacture of sauces, condiments and beverages, which tend to be the goods manufactured by these MSMEs.

The food and beverage sector remains, for various reasons, the most popular choice for entrepreneurs in Trinidad and Tobago who are searching for business opportunities. Therefore, support for the development of the sector is required as part of the efforts to diversify the economy. Such support has existed, in some form or fashion, for many years, and continues to be offered to local and foreign investors.

Is the CED facility a gem for new-starts? Absolutely yes. Is it a widely-known gem? Maybe not.

Nevertheless, the video highlights one of the (many) stories of businesses that have successfully utilised the CED as a base for their operations. Also, the video is a reminder that there are opportunities for those wishing to commence commercial operations in Trinidad and Tobago.

"At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly this week, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Caribbe...
14/12/2025

"At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly this week, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) signed their first cooperation agreement to strengthen the region’s resilience and unlock new sources of growth. UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett formalized the agreement... which sets out collaboration in key areas: strengthening statistics, fostering innovation and industrial policy, supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, boosting services and the digital economy, improving trade facilitation and enhancing food security.

This project aims to equip CARICOM Member States—including Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines—with stronger and more integrated statistical systems for monitoring and analyzing trade in services."

Well over 30 years ago I grew up hearing the sentence "information is ammunition" from an animated series. As simple as the statement is, there is a lot of meaning to it. Data, which is the raw and unprocessed form of information, has been referred to as "currency" by scholars due to the intrinsic value. Technocrats benefit heavily from using trade data when creating policies that can result in export-led growth. This type of data is especially relevant in an economy that is heavily dependent on services. However, the paucity of data in services throughout the Caribbean region has negatively impacted the policymaking-capabilities of Governments. Hopefully, the project will bear fruit, especially in those economies where the economy is heavily-dependent on services.

07/12/2025

International trade is one of those attractive talking points on social media because it is one of those relevant talking points in the conventional media. Consequently, there are many persons that are curious about, and desire further information on, international trade. "Google" remains the "friend" of many, and information gleaned from searches via the popular search engine edify those that are new to the field. The information received also informs positions on the current multilateral system that are proffered by one and all, including individuals that have spent their lives separate and apart from studying economics (or any of the social sciences). Thus, While the interest on the topic is welcomed, the misinformation that is spread is a bit of a turn-off.

Kudos to the International Trade Centre for this timely video. Responding to the trending "international trade" topic by utilsing the popular "Autocomplete Interview" format, the Executive Director provided informed responses based on her (years of) expertise. Maybe the ITC should tackle more regularly searched questions via this format...

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