AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood & Farming: Barbados farmers are gaining visibility at the Food and Rum Festival, where chef orders are creating demand for local produce. BADMC also reports growing interest in home food production, including greenhouse and hydroponic systems. Tourism: A new Caribbean study found that travel costs, flight links and visa access shape residents’ choice of overseas trips over regional travel, offering useful insight for tourism planners. Pendry Barbados is also taking shape near Speightstown, with an 80-room resort and a 2027 opening planned. Business & Payments: BIBA’s Global Business Week will focus on competitiveness, tax changes, AI and talent. Powertranz and Mastercard are rolling out contactless and QR-code payments for restaurants in Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. Energy & Consumer Costs: Higher fuel prices are expected to add about $22 to the average residential electricity bill this month. The Fair Trading Commission is reviewing Flow Barbados’ planned increases of up to $10 for some broadband and bundled services under consumer protection rules.
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