AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBanking Results: ANSA Merchant Bank reported a 32% jump in half-year profit before tax to $123.6m, citing recovery in operating performance after fair-value swings in its TATIL Life portfolio. Regional Finance: The Caribbean Development Bank approved a US$100,000 feasibility study into a single CARICOM regional stock exchange, aiming to reduce market fragmentation and widen access to capital. Tourism & Aviation: interCaribbean Airways was named Official Airline Partner for CTO’s SOTIC 2026, offering a 25% delegate flight discount to boost regional participation. Local Business & Jobs: Barbados’ Central Bank warned about fraudulent bonds, emails and websites, while a new partnership between the Small Business Association and the Barbados Youth Development Council targets support for next-gen entrepreneurs. Community & Education: BHTA launched an Adopt-A-School futsal tournament to raise at least $50,000 for school needs, from IT and nutrition to sports and water storage. Public Safety: A fire at Eagle Hall affected three businesses, with Barbados Fire Service responding after community efforts contained the blaze. Governance & Law: A sitting CCJ judge alleged the court’s president tried to influence rulings in a Guyana extradition matter, as the CCJ responded about the need for context.
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