Barbados & Jamaica identify areas of cooperation

Barbados and Jamaica have identified several areas of cooperation the two CARICOM states will deepen.

This as Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw and Jamaica’s High Commissioner, Arthur Williams held wide-ranging talks, during a courtesy call at Ilaro Court.

Mr Williams says Jamaica is is keen to assist the island in sports development, given his country’s success in the region and on the international stage.

Ms. Bradshaw highlighted Jamaica’s contribution to the Barbadian economy by way of investment, and expressed optimism about new opportunities in other areas.

Meanwhile, Minister of State in Foreign Trade and Business Development Sandra Husbands, who was also present, suggested the sharing of best practices with this island’s stock exchange was an excellent area to pursue.

She also noted opportunities for trade missions for entrepreneurs, fashion, the signing of a cooperation agreement and labour exchanges.

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