AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVisa Ease for Barbados: Spain has added Barbados to a nine-country CARICOM list for visa-free entry, letting eligible travellers visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, business and family travel. More Passport Options: Spain’s visa-free move also covers eight African countries, while Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname, Belize and Haiti are not included. Regional Travel Push: CARICOM and private-sector leaders back a pilot ferry service to improve air and maritime connectivity, with a vessel offered by Trinidad and Tobago. Barbados Tourism Development: Barbados PM Mia Mottley says the country is entering a new phase of tourism development. Funding for Community Projects: The Sandals Foundation opened applications for its 2027 grant programme, offering up to US$80,000 for Caribbean community initiatives (including Barbados) across education, environment, health and disaster relief. Caribbean Business Opportunity: Agribusinesses across the region can apply to pitch for investment at the Caribbean Investment Forum 2026 in Bridgetown (Oct 5–7), with support for training and investor meetings. Sports Tourism Boost: A Barbadian swim club initiative backed by Minister Charles Griffith aims to bring elite coaching talent to the island and build sports tourism. Discounted Regional Flights: Caribbean Airlines is offering limited September discounted one-way fares between Barbados and Guyana, with prices dropping as low as US$189.
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