AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTelecoms: Barbados’ Fair Trading Commission is seeking details from Flow on planned broadband and bundle price rises of up to $10, including how customers were notified and which contracts allow the increases. Trade: Export Barbados says digital services, AI, fintech and pharmaceuticals could open doors in Africa, but financing, shipping and production hurdles still constrain goods exports. Agriculture: Farmers are facing dry, hot conditions and water shortages, while officials warn that poor crop rotation may be worsening fungal disease in pumpkins, squash and watermelons. Financial Cooperatives: The Protection of Depositors Act 2026 marks a milestone for credit unions, with the sector calling deposit insurance recognition of its contribution to Barbados’ economy. Regional Supply: Guyana has begun exporting corn and soya to Barbados as it boosts domestic production; CARICOM is also assessing whether regional businesses can supply products such as cement, paint and glass bottles. Tourism: OECS leaders are urging the industry to keep more visitor spending in the region and connect farmers, fishers and small businesses more closely to tourism.
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