AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIDB Watch: The Inter-American Development Bank says Barbados has made fiscal gains, but “important risks” remain—urging primary surpluses above 4% of GDP through 2032 to keep debt on track, while warning cost-of-living pressure and external shocks could complicate support for vulnerable households. Back-to-School Access: Barbados Council for the Disabled received a new accessible school bus, easing transport barriers for 34 children with disabilities, though wheelchair users still cite high taxi costs and gaps in public transport. Export Push: The Barbados Coalition of Service Industries is running an export-readiness pilot for nearly 30 small businesses ahead of a mid-September New York trade mission, focusing on gaps in pitching, products and logistics. Education Reform: CXC officially launched the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), breaking subjects into focus modules after a successful maths pilot with strong pass-rate results. Aviation Labour: The NUPW is calling for urgent pay and recognition for Barbados air traffic controllers to prevent skilled staff leaving overseas. CPL Cricket: Barbados Tridents stayed unbeaten with a nine-run win over Saint Lucia Kings, while CPL also confirmed start-time changes for two Guyana Amazon Warriors fixtures.
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