AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Leadership: The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank is backing a renewed fellowship to strengthen women’s leadership in the regional energy sector. Business and Payments: BIBA’s Global Business Week will focus on competitiveness, innovation and global tax changes, while Powertranz and Mastercard are rolling out pay-at-the-table contactless payments for restaurants in Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. Power Costs: Barbados Light & Power says October’s fuel adjustment will lift the average residential bill by about 13 per cent, or $22, as international fuel costs rise. Agriculture: More Barbadians are seeking advice on home food production, including hydroponics and greenhouse growing. Government efforts to boost local output include better water management, mulching and drip irrigation, with the FAO commending the push to modernise farming. Urban Infrastructure: Government is exploring a smart-city platform to bring traffic, energy and other city-system data together. Tourism: Pendry Barbados is under construction near Speightstown, with an 80-room beachfront hotel and marina facilities planned for a 2027 opening.
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