BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — As part of its commitment to drive global football development and further strengthen and enhance ties with confederations and member associations, FIFA has announced the opening of a new regional development office today in the Caribbean to help support football development activities across the region.

According to release from the Jamaica Football Federation, the new office is located in Christ Church, Barbados.

The new FIFA regional development office for the Caribbean is expected to play a central role in the implementation and coordination of a range of football development projects to be delivered through the FIFA Forward Programme as well as ensuring a permanent FIFA presence in the Caribbean to support member association’s across the region.

“In line with FIFA 2.0 and FIFA’s overall vision to promote and grow the game, the opening of a new regional office for FIFA in the Caribbean is an important and exciting milestone that not only further connects FIFA with member associations but will also provide hands-on local support and assistance to benefit grassroots football,” FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, said at today’s opening ceremony.

“Through our flagship development programme, FIFA Forward, FIFA is continuing to provide tailored support to confederations and member associations and making a real impact in driving football development around the world,” Samoura added.