AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Payments Push: Barbados credit unions are backing BiMPay’s new instant payments system, saying it can boost inclusion and help micro and small enterprises that struggle with marginal profits and limited salary deposits. SME Registration Simplified: Jamaica’s Intelligen platform is aiming to make it easier for small businesses to handle company registration, taxes, accounting, HR, and marketing through guided questions and automated reminders. Market Reorganization in Cuba: In Holguín, authorities replaced informal “Los Chinos” stalls with rented kiosks, improving the look of the area but raising fresh questions about who controls the spaces and costs for vendors. Tourism Pressure on Small Operators: Trinidad and Tobago tourism stakeholders head into a mid-year budget review with modest expectations, flagging weak marketing, airlift and arrivals, crime perceptions, short-term rental rules, and foreign exchange constraints as key blockers for small tourism businesses. Local Business Boost via Events: St. Kitts and Nevis hosted a nautical forum to strengthen the yachting and marina sector, with a focus on practical opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Ecommerce Growth Playbook: A roundup highlights five ecommerce growth drivers relevant to Latin America—AI product discovery, omnichannel shopping, sustainability, personalization, and continued market expansion.
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