AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSBA & Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Nicki Minaj is named to an all-star judging panel for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Million Dollar Pitch Competition finale, putting a high-profile spotlight on SMB founders. Caribbean-Africa Trade Push: CARICOM marked the fifth CARICOM–Africa Day with renewed calls for stronger Caribbean-Africa ties, citing progress in trade, air connectivity, health cooperation, and financing for infrastructure and small businesses via Afreximbank. Parliamentary Oversight: In Sint Maarten, Parliament’s chair Sarah Wescot-Williams says adopted laws have “stranded” at government and argues for stronger independent scrutiny—an issue that can directly affect business rules and enforcement. Cross-Border Payments for SMBs: SQRIL says it now supports banks and neobanks to let users scan-and-pay local QR codes across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, aiming to cut credit-card and cash costs for merchants. Digital Retail Growth: A new report forecasts rapid expansion of cloud point-of-sale systems, reflecting SMB demand for scalable payments, inventory, and customer tools. AI SME Drive (China): China’s plan targets 10,000 AI-focused SMEs by 2028, with incubators, clusters, and low-cost computing support—signals for regional tech competition and partnerships. Craft Market Protection: Jamaica’s Delano Seiveright backs a bigger craft center and tougher protection against imported “Jamaican” imitations, linking tourism growth to local artisan livelihoods.
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