Barbados News News Barbados » Economy: Outlook For Barbados' Economy Updated July 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The bank expects the economy to grow by approximately 2 percent in 2026, at the lower end of the 2 to 3 percent range published at the end of the first quarter. Growth of 1.4 ...
News Barbados » Economy: IMF Reaches Staff Level Agreement on the Seventh Review of Barbados’ Economic Program under the Extended Fund Facility
IMF team reaches a staff level agreement with the Barbadian authorities on the seventh and final review of Barbados’ Economic Recovery and Transformation program (BERT) supported by the Extended Fund ...
News Barbados » Economy: Barbados: IMF Executive Board Concludes the Third Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility
The IMF Executive Board concluded the third reviews under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), allowing for an immediate disbursement of SDR 14.175 ...
News Barbados » Economy: World Bank Approves US$100 Million for Barbados’ Green and Resilient Recovery
Barbados’ heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels exposes the country to international price fluctuations, thereby impacting the competitiveness of productive sectors. Rising fuel prices also ...
News Barbados » Economy: Barbados guide 2016: Governor Worrell
Since becoming governor of the central bank of Barbados seven years go, Dr DeLisle Worrell has observed first-hand both the challenges and the delights of managing the finances of this small but ...