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Barbados’ road to economic recovery will be a challenging one. But Central Bank Governor Cleviston Haynes says the country is on course to overcoming these hurdles thanks to the commitment by the government and people to continue with structural reform.

Over in the Bahamas, Prime Minister Dr Minnis is focusing on initiatives for economic growth, while lauding the strong performance of some sectors in 2018.

Belize has been getting help from the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture and the European Union to develop its banana industry.

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