AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEconomic Outlook: Barbados’ economy grew 1.4% in the first nine months of 2026, down from 2.3% a year earlier. Tourism weakened, unemployment rose to 6.6%, and the Central Bank cut its growth forecast; public debt stood at 93.6% of GDP. Parliament: Khaleel Kothdiwala, 23, was sworn in as Barbados’ youngest senator. Prime Minister Mia Mottley says further Senate changes are expected. Government also withdrew and replaced its Immigration and Citizenship bills after parliamentary review and public consultation. Cost of Living: Mottley has outlined a $94 million package to ease household pressures. Regional Diplomacy: Barbados voted at the UN in favour of a resolution calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba. CARICOM’s position was divided, with Jamaica, Haiti and Guyana abstaining and Trinidad and Tobago voting against.
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