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	'''Sunil Gehani''' (born 12 March 1974) is an Indian-born entrepreneur and businessperson based in the [[Caribbean]].		'''Sunil Gehani''' (born 12 March 1974) is an Indian-born entrepreneur and businessperson based in the [[Caribbean]].

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	== Early life ==		== Early life ==

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'''Sunil Gehani''' (born 12 March 1974) is an Indian-born entrepreneur and businessperson based in the [[Caribbean]].

== Early life ==
Gehani was born in [[Mumbai]], [[India]], on 12 March 1974. According to his personal biography, he attended Guru Nanak School in Sion and National College in [[Bandra]]. He moved to Saint Martin in 1998 and began working in the tobacco-vending business.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://sunilgehani.com/about/ |website=Sunil Gehani |access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

== Business career ==
In 2022, Gehani launched The Big Cane Spirits, a rum brand produced in Saint Kitts. He has also been associated with Buddha Bar, Beauty Inside and Out, and Global Link – Second Citizenship Consultants.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2024 |title=Celebrating Excellence: SKN Times Honors 45 Remarkable and Influential Men in St. Kitts and Nevis for International Men's Day 2024 |url=https://timescaribbeanonline.com/celebrating-excellence-skn-times-honors-45-remarkable-and-influential-men-in-st-kitts-and-nevis-for-international-mens-day-2024/ |website=Times Caribbean Online |access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

== Community activities ==
Gehani served as president of the Indian Merchants Association in Saint Kitts. In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in 2017, he was involved in efforts by the Indian community in Saint Kitts to assist Indians stranded in Sint Maarten.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sarkar |first=Gaurav |date=11 September 2017 |title=Hurricane Irma: 300 stranded Indians to be rescued in next 48 hours |url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/news/india-news/article/hurricane-irma-stranded-indians-at-st-maarten-st-kitts-caribbean-islands-rescue-18570192 |work=Mid-Day |access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

== Public and diplomatic activities ==
In 2026, Gehani was described in Indian media reports as a Special Envoy of Saint Kitts and Nevis. He attended the inauguration of the country's High Commission in [[New Delhi]] on 7 April 2026 alongside officials from India and Saint Kitts and Nevis.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 April 2026 |title=St. Kitts & Nevis opens High Commission in India, deepening bilateral ties |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/st-kitts-nevis-opens-high-commission-in-india-deepening-bilateral-ties/ |work=The Tribune |publisher=ANI |access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

His personal website describes his position as Special Envoy for Economic Affairs, Foreign Investment, Trade and Industry for the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis.<ref>{{cite web|title=St. Kitts & Nevis opens High Commission in India, deepening Bilateral Ties|url=https://news24online.com/information/st-kitts-nevis-opens-high-commission-in-india-deepening-bilateral-ties/805585/|website=News24|date=15 April 2026|access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

== Recognition ==
In November 2024, ''SKN Times'' included Gehani, under the name "Sunny Gehani", among 45 men it featured in connection with International Men's Day. The publication described him as an entrepreneur, brand owner and distiller associated with The Big Cane Rum, Buddha Bar, Beauty Inside and Out, and Global Link.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2024 |title=Celebrating Excellence: SKN Times Honors 45 Remarkable and Influential Men in St. Kitts and Nevis for International Men's Day 2024 |url=https://timescaribbeanonline.com/celebrating-excellence-skn-times-honors-45-remarkable-and-influential-men-in-st-kitts-and-nevis-for-international-mens-day-2024/ |website=Times Caribbean Online |access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

== Legal matters ==
Gehani was named in proceedings connected with the so-called Lisbon case in Sint Maarten. In 2026, reporting on the court proceedings stated that bribery allegations against Gehani were dismissed for lack of proof.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Court rejects crypto bribery claims against Brison, citing lack of proof |url=https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/court-rejects-crypto-bribery-claims-against-brison-citing-lack-of-proof |work=The Daily Herald |access-date=21 September 2026}}</ref>

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