AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBanking Results: ANSA Merchant Bank says 2025 after-tax profits hit $246m, up 46% year-on-year, driven by loan growth and stronger non-interest income, and it expects momentum to carry into 2026. Public Safety: Barbados police are reviewing CCTV after five caskets were reportedly stolen from Shar-lan’s Funeral Services showroom in St. Michael; a $500 reward is being offered for tips leading to recovery. Digital Push: Energy Minister Kerrie Symmonds urged faster diversification into export-ready services like cybersecurity and digital data work, warning Barbados risks leaving value on the table without coordination. Aviation Shake-up: Caribbean Airlines is cutting routes and reducing some frequencies from June 1, including suspending Dominica–Suriname and St. Kitts–Suriname links. Water & Food Security: The World Bank approved $54.7m to cut water losses and expand sanitation, while government steps aim to guard against possible food shortages as drought warnings intensify.
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