AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDigital Payments & Inclusion: Barbados’ instant payment system BiMPay is live, with the Central Bank saying it has processed about 12,000 transactions worth roughly $4 million, while technical work continues on email codes for some Gmail users. Tourism & Economy: Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill says Barbados is on track to match or beat last year’s record, citing 727,310 long-stay visitors and 817,950 cruise arrivals, plus a “Tourism 3.0” push for higher local spend and ownership. Food Security: Agriculture Minister Dr Shantal Munro-Knight reports Barbados’ food import bill has climbed from $6 billion to $13.76 billion over three years. Sports (Regional): West Indies beat Sri Lanka in the decisive third T20, winning the series 2-1 after Jason Holder’s late surge. Women’s Cricket: Women’s CPL squads are confirmed for 2026, with the Jamaica Empress joining as the league expands to four teams. Public Health & Safety: Barbados remains under drought warnings until end of July, and landlords are urged to follow fire safety protocols as officials warn of overcrowding risks. National Loss: Barbados’ Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox has died; regional fisheries bodies and leaders paid tribute.
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