AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSmall-Business Skills: St. Vincent and the Grenadines will offer customer-service and tourism training to small firms and supermarket vendors from Nov. 10–17. Fintech Expansion: eToro agreed to acquire Argentina’s LB Finanzas, adding a local investment and payments app as it builds a Latin American hub. Trade Opportunities: Latin American and Caribbean exports rose 19.5%, according to the IDB, creating scope to attract more foreign investment. Commonwealth leaders also backed stronger Africa–Caribbean trade links, with small firms among the potential beneficiaries. Access to Finance: A new analysis highlights persistent barriers for Caribbean SMEs, including limited collateral and weak credit-guarantee systems; in Trinidad and Tobago, MSMEs account for about 99% of firms but receive little financing from traditional banks. Local Markets: Aruba’s San Nicolas pop-up market has grown to more than 90 vendors, offering a bigger platform for local businesses. Tourism Recovery: Jamaica has reopened 92% of its hotel rooms after Hurricane Melissa, with further reopenings expected to restore jobs and test whether the rebound also benefits local businesses and communities.
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