The Barbadian authorities and IMF staff also reached a staff-level agreement on the completion of the second review of the arrangements under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).īarbados continues to advance the implementation of its comprehensive economic reform program. The staff team held discussions on the 2023 Article IV consultation with the Barbadian authorities. Pablo Morra, held a virtual mission during November 6-13, 2023. Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF Executive Board for discussion and decision.

The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. The authorities have consented to the publication of this statement. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrow from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, or as part of other staff monitoring of economic developments. Uber is not currently available in Barbados.A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Taxis are widely available and can also be hired for longer trips and day tours. The cheapest way to get around the island is by bus and there is a wide network of public buses, minibuses, and route taxis (shared taxis) that connect Bridgetown, Oistins, Speightstown, and other destinations. Renting a car is a popular way to get around and there are car rental outlets in all major towns. Worthwhile annual events include the Holetown festival in February and the island-wide Crop Over festival in August. Hurricane season lasts from June to November, but Barbados is rarely affected and if you can put up with the daily showers, you can make big savings by visiting at this time. The most popular time to visit is during the dry season and advance recommendations are essential during the peak months of December and January. The sun always shines in Barbados with daytime temperatures between 77☏ (25☌) and 86☏ (30☌) all year round. If you’re visiting Barbados from overseas, use the government’s Visa Wizard to see if you need a visa. The main airport in Barbados is Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), just outside of Bridgetown.

What is the best way to get there? Flying: The east and southeast coast has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, never mind Barbados!

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