AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInvestment: Barbados was recognised at a UN forum for excellence in attracting investment to the digital economy, highlighting Caribbean Export’s work connecting regional projects with global investors. Tourism and Airlift: Major hotel, conference and water-park projects are in the pipeline. Cruise arrivals are projected to top 47,000 next summer and 90,000 in 2028, while expanded British Airways service could add more than 120,000 seats a year. Digital Payments: BiMPay has processed 3.5 million transactions worth $6 billion since launching in June; about 60 per cent of e-wallet downloads are linked to a bank or credit-union account. Business Climate: MP Dwight Sutherland says Barbados must respond to changing migration patterns while attracting skilled workers and investors. Government has withdrawn and revised immigration and citizenship bills following committee recommendations. Cost of Living: The Government has outlined a $94 million support package to ease pressure on households.
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