Afreximbank Barbados Country Brief spotlights market’s economic resilience and reform — driven path for growth

Afreximbank Afreximbank Barbados Country Brief spotlights market’s economic resilience and reform-driven path for growth 12-Oct-2026 / 16:55 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Growth is forecast at 1.9% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, supported by resilient tourism inflows, a strong pipeline of investment projects and targeted government support for households and businesses CAIRO, Egypt, October 12, 2026/APO Group/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) ( 1 ) has released its latest Barbados Country brief, offering a comprehensive and timely analysis of the island nation’s macroeconomic outlook. The brief explores key regional and international trade dynamics, financial sector developments and debt sustainability trends. The brief highlights that Barbados has exhibited resilient growth following the Covid-19 pandemic, with GDP growth averaging 5.6% between 2021 and 2026, driven by a robust resurgence in tourism. Growth is forecast at 1.9% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, supported by resilient tourism inflows, a strong pipeline of investment projects and targeted governme