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Axiom Partners Signs Strategic Engagement with Tobago House of Assembly to Advance Over US$370 Million in Infrastructure and Tourism Investments
London-based investment advisory firm to support international capital mobilisation, investor engagement, financial structuring and risk mitigation across six major development projects in Tobago.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM |
Axiom Partners Ltd, a London-based international investment banking and financial advisory firm, announces its engagement with the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), through its Division of Strategic Planning and Development, to support the international investment promotion, financial structuring and capital mobilisation of six strategic development projects in Tobago, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
The projects represent an estimated combined investment requirement of US$370.3 million to US$408.3 million, spanning maritime infrastructure, transportation, hospitality, tourism and urban redevelopment.
The engagement establishes a framework through which Axiom Partners will connect Tobago’s development priorities with international investors, institutional capital providers, financial institutions and qualified development partners. The objective is to help transform identified infrastructure and economic development opportunities into financially structured, investable projects capable of attracting long-term international capital.
UAE-Based International Investment Operations
Axiom Partners will coordinate its international investor outreach and capital mobilisation operations for the Tobago programme from the United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with Dr Hassan Al Khouri, Senior Advisor to the Board of Axiom Partners. This UAE-based coordination will focus on developing relationships with prospective institutional investors, sovereign investment entities, financial institutions and qualified development partners, while working closely with the Tobago House of Assembly and subject to its required approvals.
Six Strategic Projects Under Advisory
| Project | Sector | Estimated value |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Scarborough Redevelopment | Cruise, cargo and maritime infrastructure | US$189.5M |
| Scarborough Gardenside Gateway | Urban redevelopment and transport hub | US$48–56M |
| Friendship Estate Marina | Yacht marina, waterfront tourism and hospitality | US$55–85M |
| Diamond Hotel – Pigeon Point | Luxury hospitality and tourism | US$25.7M |
| Mantaray Hotel – Scarborough | Business hospitality and conference facilities | US$22.1M |
| Scarborough Interchange Road Network | Road and transport infrastructure | US$30M |
TOTAL ESTIMATED INVESTMENTUS$370.3–408.3M | ||
Project descriptions and capital requirements are indicative and remain subject to relevant development, financial and statutory approvals.
Axiom Partners’ Role: Connecting Government, International Capital and Execution
- International Investor Origination:
- Identify, assess and introduce credible international investors, institutional capital providers, private investment funds and development partners.
- Capital Raising and Financial Structuring:
- Develop appropriate investment and financing approaches, including private capital participation, project finance and potential public-private partnership structures, subject to necessary approvals.
- Investment Protection and Credit Enhancement:
- Facilitate suitable insurance, surety, performance security and credit-enhancement structures designed to mitigate risks and strengthen project bankability.
- Investor Due Diligence and Qualification:
- Assess counterparties’ financial capacity, funding credibility, regulatory standing and ability to execute major infrastructure developments.
- International Investment Promotion:
- Position Tobago’s approved development opportunities before international financial institutions, strategic investors and qualified infrastructure developers.
Final Due Diligence and Approvals
Axiom Partners will undertake the initial assessment, qualification and due diligence of prospective investors, financial institutions and development partners before presenting suitable opportunities to the Tobago House of Assembly (THA).
The THA will retain responsibility for conducting its own final due diligence, reviewing proposed investors and transaction structures, and issuing the necessary approvals through its established procedures.
This division of responsibilities allows Axiom Partners to manage international investor origination, financial structuring and preliminary qualification, while the THA maintains final decision-making authority over investors, development partners and proposed transactions.
Through this work, Axiom Partners aims to bridge the gap between government development priorities and the capital, risk protection and commercial expertise required to deliver major projects.
Supporting Tobago’s Long-Term Economic Development
The programme represents an opportunity to strengthen Tobago’s position as a competitive Caribbean destination for maritime commerce, tourism, international hospitality and infrastructure investment. Scarborough’s port redevelopment is intended to enhance cruise and cargo capacity, while the marina and hotel developments seek to expand high-value tourism. Investment in roads, urban transport and commercial infrastructure is expected to support wider economic activity, connectivity and opportunities for local businesses and employment as individual projects progress.
Leadership Statements
Anthony Cerchiai, Chairman of Axiom Partners, commented:
“The future of economic development is not defined by the number of projects a government announces, but by its ability to connect those projects with credible capital and the expertise to deliver them. Our engagement with the Tobago House of Assembly reflects our commitment to bringing international investment, financial discipline and long-term development opportunities together.”
Dr Patrick Pilati, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Axiom Partners, added:
“Capital alone does not build infrastructure. Confidence does. Our responsibility is to help create the financial structures, investor relationships and risk protections that allow international capital to participate with confidence. Tobago presents an important opportunity to demonstrate how well-structured investment can support lasting economic transformation.”
About Axiom Partners
Axiom Partners is a London-based international investment banking and financial advisory firm specialising in fundraising strategy, investment structuring, institutional investor engagement, financial risk mitigation and strategic development advisory. The firm works with governments, private companies, project sponsors and institutional counterparties to improve investment readiness, access international capital and structure financing solutions that balance commercial opportunity with investor protection.