AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCommunications: Barbados Broadcasting Authority chair Dr Allyson Leacock has been reappointed to the International Institute of Communications board for two years, maintaining the country’s representation in global media and telecom policy. Telecoms: Prime Minister Mia Mottley wants regulators to audit service quality before providers raise prices, citing recurring coverage gaps and calling for stronger consumer protection. Agriculture: Government is growing drought-tolerant grasses to shore up animal-feed supplies ahead of a forecast El Niño. Business Standards: Minister Kerrie Symmonds says local service providers need stronger standards to compete abroad; a new project is developing benchmarks across sectors including construction, events and professional services. Economic Outlook: Barbados grew 1.4% in the first nine months of 2026, but tourism and manufacturing weakened as traded-sector activity contracted. Tourism and Food: Anguilla’s culinary team will compete at Taste of the Caribbean at Wyndham Grand Sam Lord’s Castle in Barbados from November 16–19.
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