Barbados economy grows 1.4% in first quarter

Economic growth slows for Barbados

Barbados’ economy has now expanded for 21 consecutive quarters. However, with international uncertainty – especially the war in the Middle East taking a toll – economic growth has slowed. Central Bank Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge reported this today as he reviewed Barbados’ economic performance between January and June. “Barbados’ economy continued to expand during the first half of 2026, with domestic sectors again leading gr…

Barbados economy grows 1.4% in first quarter

The Barbados economy grew by 1.4 per cent in the first quarter of this year. The update was shared by Central Bank Governor Dr The Most Honourable Kevin Greenidge during his economic review covering the first half of the year. While describing the growth as a sign of the economy’s resilience and potential, Dr Greenidge cautioned that uncertainty in the global environment remains a concern. He pointed to geopolitical tensions, fluctuating commodi…