Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/308 |
S-IV§107 |
Barbados |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The maritime sector in Barbados is governed by the Shipping Act, Cap. 296 (as amended); the Shipping Regulations, 1994; the Shipping (oil pollution) Act, Cap. 296A; the Shipping Corporations Act; and the Shipping Corporations Regulations, 1997.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/308 |
S-III§70 |
Barbados |
2014 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
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Barbados applies a ban on the importation of genetically-modified plants and seeds. There are no regulations for the labelling of Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs). The authorities expect to implement such legislation as a harmonized law adopted by all CARICOM countries. Barbados has no regulations on the import of animals fed on hormones, or their products.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/431 |
G-3§4 |
Barbados |
2022 |
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Other measures |
Agriculture, Energy, Manufacturing |
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3.4. There are a number of initiatives which have either been implemented or are set to be undertaken by the Ministry with an aim at either establishing new industries or improving upon existing ones. These are as follows: (...) Restructuring of the Sugar Industry (...) The Barbados Agricultural Management Company (BAMC) is responsible for the processing and sale of sugar through cultivation on crown land and the purchase of sugar cane from private farmers at a fixed price. Decreasing yields and falling prices have however made this an untenable situation. Plans are however underway to privatize the industry with Government retaining only a limited stake in the sector. It is proposed that this will be achieved by transitioning the industry from one simply based on the production of bulk sugar for export into an industry focused on value added production including increased production of direct consumption sugar for both the domestic and export markets, increasing supply of the molasses to the rum industry and the generation of renewable energy from biomass among other plans. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/431 |
G-3§16 |
Barbados |
2022 |
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3.16. (...) Through the Barbados Employment and Sustainable Transformation (BEST) Plan, the Government of Barbados pledged BBD 300 million to invest in qualified companies through grants and preference shares to fund the training and re-engagement of workers, to implement technologies that bring about greater efficiencies and to enable companies to survive. Under the National Training Initiative (NTI), efforts were made to skill, upskill and reskill the direct and indirect tourism and hospitality frontline workforce, during the closure of the industry to meet the demands of a transformed sector for the reopening of the tourism industry.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/431 |
G-4§8 |
Barbados |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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4.8. As Barbados continues its journey as a Republic, the Government is committed to securing an equitable and fair future for all, where innovation and embracing technology will remain critical planks. A stronger focus on continued reforms and digitization transformation currently in train will be pursued. Barbados intends to leverage technology to transform Barbados into a Smart Nation and a full-fledged innovative economy. The protection of the environment is important to achieving growth.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/431 |
G-4§9 |
Barbados |
2022 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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4.9. Barbados continues to prepare for a post-COVID future. This includes the building of strategic relationships with likeminded persons, organizations and countries. The Government will continue to craft new and relevant strategies for development, to protect our environment and build resilience so that no matter the nature of the challenges confronting us, we shall ensure a fair share for all of our citizens.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/431/REV.1 |
S-Summary§4 |
Barbados |
2022 |
Measures |
Grants and direct payments, Other support measures |
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4. (...) A 12 month COVID-19 relief jobs programme was also rolled out, while targeted cash transfers were extended to small businesses and vendors affected by the second lockdown in February 2021. To support tourism, the authorities created the Barbados Employment and Sustainable Transformation (BEST) Programme in October 2020, focused mainly on the re-engagement of workers in the sector.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/431/REV.1 |
S-Summary§22 |
Barbados |
2022 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition, Import licences |
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22. Import prohibitions and licences are applied for monitoring, security, health, and environmental purposes, as well as for the protection of public morals. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/431/REV.1 |
S-Summary§29 |
Barbados |
2022 |
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29. (...) In 2019, the Barbados National Energy Policy 2019–2030, which sets out a target for reaching 100% renewable energy and carbon neutrality by 2030, was adopted. To this end, the Government provides incentives: in FY2020/21, it granted independent power producers using renewable energy a special premium on top of the feed-in tariff. Also, with the aim of encouraging a reduction in the use of fossil fuels for automobiles, the 2022 Budget provides fiscal incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Barbados has a small oil reserve onshore. Though there are apparently no restrictions or exclusive rights reserved for any operator in the market, the state owned Barbados National Oil Company Limited is in practice the sole importer of refined oil products such as gasoline and diesel.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/431/REV.1 |
S-1§5 |
Barbados |
2022 |
Measures |
Other support measures |
Services |
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1.5. (...) To support tourism, the authorities created the Barbados Employment and Sustainable Transformation (BEST) Plan. (...)
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