AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Economy: Education Minister Chad Blackman says AI literacy is essential as Barbados moves towards a knowledge-based economy, calling for a regional effort to apply the technology across sectors. Regional Trade: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can supply paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen; their findings will inform ministers’ decisions on tariffs and the competitiveness of local producers. Tourism and Jobs: The Barbados Food and Rum Festival is being promoted as a route into hospitality careers and wider opportunities in business development and exports. Development Finance: A planned BDS$1.2 billion debt-for-health swap is expected to unlock more than BDS$320 million for healthcare and social programmes, including efforts to tackle childhood obesity. Separately, a Caribbean bond launched in Barbados aims to raise up to US$250 million for climate resilience, renewable energy and infrastructure. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Barbados will grow 2 per cent in 2026, amid a slower recovery for tourism-dependent economies than for oil producers. Construction: Fort Carlisle Residences has opened after a project described by its developer as nearly 100 per cent Barbadian-led.
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