AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGlobal Policy: Barbados is joining a push for a UN-backed panel on inequality. Prime Minister Mia Mottley said debt, climate change and AI risk widening the gap between rich and poor nations. Technology Investment: PBS Group has bought a 70% stake in Barbados IT firm TSL, expanding its regional business while the company remains locally run. Agriculture: Republic Bank Barbados CEO Carlene Seudat urged greater investment in farming, citing the bank’s US$100 million commitment to the regional agribusiness sector and the need to cut food-import costs. Regional Payments: A CARICOM payment system has entered its pilot phase across 11 jurisdictions, aiming to make cross-border transactions in local currencies cheaper for businesses and consumers. Tourism Links: InterCaribbean plans daily flights between Barbados and Guyana’s Ogle Airport, strengthening regional connectivity.
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