- to develop a portfolio of tourism-related properties on its own or in joint venture with private and public partners;
- to manage the implementation of the Urban Rehabilitation Programme for Bridgetown, Speightstown, St. Lawrence Gap, Oistins as Executing Agency for the Government of Barbados; and
- to facilitate both public and private sector-owned investment in tourism and hospitality sector in Barbados
Fintech Islands is a major fintech event slated for October 5-7 in Barbados. It is intended to be the catalyst for creating a robust fintech ecosystem across the Caribbean region
The event will bring together participants from all over the world and showcase the latest trends in fintech, new applications of technology for the financial services industry, and growing fintech startups from across the globe. Fintech Islands aims to create attractive business development opportunities for participants. It will facilitate networking and collaboration among financial institutions, technology providers, startup investors, and other key players in the financial services sector. Fintech Islands will be where business gets done while enjoying an experience only the Caribbean can offer.
Over the course of three (3) days, world-class content will be delivered by some of the most influential names in finance, business and technology including fintech founders, bank CEOs, technologists, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, policymakers, politicians, academics and media from around the world will come together to learn, discuss, debate and network.