AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism Push: Barbados has been named host of the Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2027, set for May 18–21, as the region’s biggest tourism trade event keeps expanding its reach. Corporate Pressure: ANSA McAL’s Barbados revenue fell about $59m (23%) since 2022, with the group pointing to divestments and a drive to focus on “growth engines” under its 2X strategy. Markets & Finance: Abaxx says it will launch Silver Singapore futures on May 22, adding to its precious-metals lineup. Cost of Living: Barbados braces for another electricity fuel-clause adjustment as BL&P’s fuel cost rises, though officials say government hedging and subsidies helped soften what could have been a bigger jump. Work & Wages: A Barbados Employers’ Confederation panel argues wages, productivity and living costs can’t be treated separately. Governance & Compliance: Regulators are monitoring suspicious transactions tied to Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal, including a reported freeze of about US$1.7m. Rights & Inclusion: CTO launches a scholarship fund for Caribbean women in tourism, while Barbados unions and MPs renewed calls for workplace protections and more targeted opportunities for women.
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