AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital MSME Push (Caribbean): The Caribbean Development Bank and Barbados’ Small Business Association launched “Reengineering MSMEs for Growth,” backing at least 150 MSMEs across Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines with digital maturity checks, practical tools, and transformation plans—explicitly targeting women-led and underserved firms. AI Adoption Pressure (Caribbean): Barbados’ Kerrie Symmonds warned that many local small businesses are hesitant to embrace AI, urging faster action so the region doesn’t fall behind. Nearshore Hiring (Latin America): New midyear data shows small businesses (50 or fewer employees) are the fastest-growing segment in nearshore hiring across Latin America, with placements up sharply for firms of 26–50 people and roles like sales and accounting leading. Caribbean Digital Commerce Gap: Symmonds also flagged that only 4–5% of Caribbean business transactions are done digitally versus ~18–19% in the U.S. and ~16% in Canada, calling for broader policy support. Tourism Boost (Caribbean): St. Kitts welcomed over 1 million cruise passengers in the 2025–2026 season, signaling renewed confidence in the destination.
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