AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic-Sector Pay: Government consultants will review union concerns about job evaluations across Barbados’ public service and state-owned enterprises, including disputed scoring and job classifications. Financial Regulation: Senators are debating the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2026. Government says it would protect consumers and help preserve access to international capital markets; the opposition warns compliance costs could drive platforms away. Construction: Transport Minister Kirk Humphrey is urging modern building practices, tighter cost control and more durable roads ahead of a major construction boom. Regional Trade: Guyana has begun exporting corn and soya to Barbados, creating a new regional source of food and livestock feed. Business Expansion: PBS Group has acquired 70% of Barbados IT firm TSL, which will remain locally operated as part of PBS’s regional network. MSME Support: A CDB-funded project led by the Small Business Association of Barbados will help firms in five Caribbean countries adopt digital tools and strengthen their competitiveness.
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