AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Production: Barbados’ food import bill climbed 10.8% to $958 million in 2025, though import volumes rose only 2.4%. Agriculture Minister Shantal Munro-Knight says officials are scrutinising pork and sugar imports where local producers may meet demand, while stressing that not all imports can be replaced. Telecommunications: Prime Minister Mia Mottley wants a formal audit of service quality before providers raise prices, citing recurring broadband and mobile gaps and calling on the Fair Trading Commission to examine consumer protections. Agriculture Resilience: With El Niño raising drought concerns, Barbados is cultivating drought-tolerant grasses to help protect animal-feed supplies. Service Exports: A new national standards project is targeting sectors including construction, real estate and event services, as Minister Kerrie Symmonds says stronger local benchmarks are key to competing abroad. Hospitality: Barbados will host Taste of the Caribbean at Sam Lord’s Castle Resort from November 16–19, bringing regional culinary professionals together for competition and networking.
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