AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHome-Grown Food: More Barbadians are asking BADMC for advice on growing food, including hydroponics and greenhouse crops. The agency is also urging farmers to rotate crops to limit fungal disease. Broadband Costs: The FTC is seeking details from Flow on proposed price increases of up to $10, including how customers were notified and which contracts are affected. Regional Connectivity: A US$340.3 million regional package includes US$175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen networks; Barbados took part in the dialogue announcing the funding. Digital Trade: Export Barbados says AI, fintech and digital services could open new markets in Africa, while financing and production constraints continue to hamper goods exports. Business Technology: A CDB-funded project involving Barbados will help small firms in five Caribbean countries adopt digital tools and improve their competitiveness. Disaster Readiness: Barbados and British forces are sharing expertise and technology to improve emergency response when damaged areas are hard to reach.
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