Barbados: Anti-austerity protests possible

Event

Further austerity measures demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may be implemented in the medium-term in Barbados. As such, anti-austerity protests are possible in the coming weeks or months, notably in the capital Bridgetown.

Context

This comes following USD 1.2 billion worth of government expenditure cuts announced in June, which the IMF has since called insufficient.

Advice

Individuals in Barbados are advised to keep abreast of the situation and avoid any protests as a precaution.