Barbados and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states could attract major investment of more than US$5 billion (BDS$10 billion) across a range of sectors in the coming years, if the plans of venture capital firm Upturn Funds Caribbean (UFC) are successful.Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of UFC Ambassador Dr Andre Thomas told a news conference on Tuesday that discussions were still ongoing with government officials in the region as several potential investors line up to explore investment options for various projects in the Caribbean.“They are excited. We have sold them on our vision for the region and we have sold them on the fact that they can, with us, make a difference in the region. They are very eager to come into the region. Many of them have never invested in the region before, so this will be the first time for them,” said Thomas.