CDB’s Annual News Conference took place on March 3, 2026 at the Frank Collymore Hall, Central Bank of Barbados, Spry Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael. The event set out the CDB plans for supporting development in the Caribbean.
Speakers
- Mr. Daniel M. Best, President
- Mr. Jason Cotton, Deputy Director (Ag.), Economics Department
- Mr. L. O’Reilly Lewis, Director of Projects
- Ms. Valerie Isaac, Division Chief, Environmental Sustainability
Focal Areas
- The President’s vision for CDB and the role of the Bank in driving economic growth across the Region in 2026
- A review of the 2025 regional economic performance and the forecast for 2026
Highlights of the Bank’s projects in 2025 and a preview of planned projects and expected outcomes for 2026 - The Bank’s climate and environmental priorities for 2026
The CDB News Conference was recorded and it is available below.
Also of interest is the CDB’s 10 Year Strategy…Transforming the Caribbean for Resilience: The 10 Year Strategy 2026 -2035.
Details and a download of the Strategy can be found below.