AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Trade: CARICOM teams will assess whether the region can supply its own paints, cement, glass bottles and bitumen. Their findings will help shape future tariff decisions and could affect manufacturers, importers and consumers. Tourism Workforce: The Barbados Food and Rum Festival is being positioned as a route into hospitality careers, with industry leaders urging young people to explore business development and exports. Climate Finance: A Caribbean bond launched in Barbados aims to raise up to US$250 million for renewable energy, resilient infrastructure and water projects. Health Infrastructure: Queen Elizabeth Hospital has ordered $82 million in equipment and is commissioning its first MRI system as modernisation continues. Construction and Aviation: Fort Carlisle Residences was built through what its developer described as an almost entirely Barbadian effort. Separately, an $80 million Grantley Adams airport upgrade is targeted to start in November, with four jet bridges planned as part of a redesigned terminal.
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