AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Research: Barbados is pressing to preserve ECLAC’s research and data role as UN reforms risk funding cuts or a merger. Foreign Minister Christopher Sinckler said the commission’s work on debt, climate resilience, financial reform and AI is vital to the region. Business Climate: At BIBA’s Global Business Week conference, Sinckler urged firms to adapt to shifting global conditions and turn Barbados’ diplomatic ties into commercial gains. He also pointed to cumbersome local bank-account opening as a barrier to business. Regional Contracts: Barbadian firm Preconco is building a seniors’ housing development in Bermuda, with homes manufactured in Barbados and shipped to the island. Governance: The Caribbean Development Bank convened audit leaders in Barbados to discuss global standards and stronger institutional accountability. Climate Finance: Barbados called for fairer, more accessible development financing, noting the large gap between climate adaptation needs and available public funding.
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