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Barbados

About Barbados

Barbados is the most easterly of the Caribbean islands and is 320 kilometres to the north-east of Trinidad. The capital is Bridgetown. Services dominate the economy, particularly financial services and tourism, but sugar and rum production and manufacturing are also important.

Industry (Manufacturing, Construction, Electricity, Gas and Water) represents 20.6% of employment, Agriculture (includes, forestry and fishing) represents 4% and Services 77.4%. Industry accounts for 14.9% of the GDP, while Agriculture accounts for 2.42% and Services 76.9%.

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Activities

Presidente:

January 2013

Caribbean Sea

Special Commitee

I Meeting of the Budget Committee – Caribbean Sea Commission

January 2013

Caribbean Sea

Special Commitee

12th Meeting of the Caribbean Sea Commission

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September 2010

Disaster Risk Reduction

Special Commitee

18th Meeting of the Special Committee on Disaster Risk Reduction

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