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NewsSouth Florida Caribbean NewsAugust 22, 2026Miami-Dade

Entrepreneur Jevaughn Smith launches initiative to facilitate Caribbean diaspora investment

Entrepreneur Jevaughn Smith is leading a new effort to convert interest from the Caribbean diaspora into accessible investment capital for projects in the region. The initiative aims to address long-standing barriers that have historically hindered diaspora members from investing in their home countries.

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Why It Matters

This initiative seeks to create new financial pathways for Caribbean members to invest directly into regional development projects.

Key Facts

  • Jevaughn Smith is the primary entrepreneur leading the effort to facilitate diaspora investment.
  • The initiative focuses on overcoming barriers that prevent diaspora members from investing in the Caribbean.
  • The project aims to convert general diaspora interest into accessible capital for regional development.

Who's Mentioned

personJevaughn Smith“Founder and head of strategy at Caribbean Capital Network”other260“Number of applicants to the Future Caribbean initiative”organizationSagicor Life Jamaica“Employer of Jevaughn Smith”other28“Age of Jevaughn Smith”organizationFuture Caribbean“Regional technology initiative that selected CCN”organizationCaribbean Capital Network“Financial technology startup focused on diaspora investment”locationKingston“Location where the initiative is based.”organizationUniversity of the West Indies“Alma mater of Jevaughn Smith”organizationSouth Florida Caribbean News“The publication source of the article.”