AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRum and Agriculture: Stade’s West Indies Rum Distillery opened Kendal Farm in St John, bringing agriculture, research and rum ageing together. The project will lift ageing capacity to 60,000 casks and create opportunities for local farmers; a government export pack house is also due to open in the coming weeks. Health Products Regulation: Barbados has consulted industry and other stakeholders on draft rules for medicines, medical devices and clinical trials, a step toward launching the Barbados Medical Products Authority. Tourism and Jobs: BTMI and Trinity Recruitment Services held a two-day hospitality job fair at Hilton Barbados, urging young people and jobseekers without formal qualifications to consider industry roles. Food and Tourism: The Barbados Food and Rum Festival will spotlight local sourcing, with organisers working with farmers and fishers to feature island ingredients. Regional Construction: Barbados-based Preconco is manufacturing components for a seniors’ housing project in Bermuda, highlighting export opportunities for local construction firms.
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