OIL, TOURISM, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT While Trinidad’s economy remains heavily influenced by oil and gas, Capital Signal’s work spans multiple sectors. Currently, the company is constructing a large jetty for an oil and gas operator in the Caribbean. The project includes full design, engineering, and construction services—a testament to the firm’s technical capability. Beyond energy, tourism-driven marine infrastructure has become an increasingly important market segment. Capital Signal has completed projects for the Four Seasons development in Saint Kitts and Nevis and major fendering upgrades in Saint Lucia to support tanker operations. Post-pandemic recovery has accelerated tourism investment across the Caribbean. Since 2024, Sebastian notes, both contract volume and client spending have increased. “We’re seeing major tourism developers reinvesting in the Caribbean,” he says.“They’re bringing high-end overwater experiences similar to what we are seeing in the Caribbean, closer to North America.” That trend translates into new demand for jetties, waterfront access points, and coastal stabilization 34 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 13, ISSUE 02
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