AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy and Investment: A Barbados-headquartered company is at the centre of a reported US-Venezuela oil agreement that gives Washington a 35% stake in its parent firm and long-term access to its crude output. Agriculture and Exports: Barbados plans to open a world-class export packhouse within weeks, while Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery has opened Kendal Farm, linking farming, research and rum production. Farm Resilience: The Agriculture Ministry is convening farmers and researchers to develop responses to dry conditions under the Super El Niño pattern. Tourism Jobs: BTMI and Trinity Recruitment Services held a two-day hospitality job fair to bring more workers, including young people, into the sector. Construction: Barbados-based Preconco is building senior housing in Bermuda, using homes manufactured in Barbados and shipped to the island. Health Products: Stakeholders have reviewed draft rules for Barbados’ Medical Products Authority, a step towards launching the national regulator.
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