AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAgriculture Under Pressure: Barbados’ new Chief Agricultural Officer Paul Lucas says the sector is battling praedial larceny, monkeys, labour shortages, higher input costs, climate change, and water scarcity—while pushing for more local production using technology and innovation, and aligning with the “25 by 2025 PlusFive” drive toward 2030. Manufacturing Push: Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley urged manufacturers to stop leaning on imports and instead expand exports and innovate, pointing to a widening gap between exports and imports. Tourism & Tech: Virgin Voyages released its “Sea Change” impact report, while GovTech Barbados is rolling out citizen-focused digital services through co-design workshops to reduce the hassle of accessing public agencies. Regional Signals: Saint Lucia completed a rapid PCR testing system to speed outbreak detection, and the ECCB’s DCash 2.0 plans appear to be paused as the region pivots toward more practical payment upgrades.
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