The Mottley government has the Caribbean’s enviable numbers. So why reach for a Fund safety net? Because in a region of hurricanes and geopolitical shocks, strong fundamentals are no longer enough.
BRIDGETOWN / WASHINGTON —June 23, 2026 - Barbados has been handed a US$257-million vote of confidence by the International Monetary Fund. The twist: it is a safety net the Mia Mottley government insists it has no intention of using.
