AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCorporate Tax Windfall: Barbados’ corporate tax collections linked to Pillar Two have jumped by more than $150m, but business leaders warn the island must modernise public services fast or risk losing companies to more efficient jurisdictions. Housing & Finance: St James’ Deanstown Heights housing development will add 34 affordable homes, with prices from about $362,500 to $571,000, led by COB Credit Union and COBFSIA. Tourism & Community: The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association is running an Adopt-A-School Futsal Tournament to raise at least $50,000 for school upgrades and youth support. Local Business & Safety: A fire at Eagle Hall in St Michael has closed the road near President Kennedy Drive while the Barbados Fire Service manages the scene. Sports Development: Republic Bank CPL SchoolYard is set to bring back-to-school and school-visit activities across the region, including a Barbados stop on 10 September. Regulation & Youth Protection: The National Council on Substance Abuse says underage drinking checks were weak at some Crop Over events, calling for stronger ID enforcement. Regional Capital Markets: The CDB has funded a feasibility study into a single CARICOM regional stock exchange to improve cross-border investment and business financing.
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