The Central Bank of Barbados has issued a stark warning that a shortage of skilled workers could escalate operating costs and hinder the island’s ongoing construction surge. Governor Dr. Kevin Greenidge highlighted the pressing challenge of low employment in the construction sector during a press briefing on Wednesday. He emphasized that this labour deficit poses immediate risks to the timely execution of numerous capital projects spanning tourism, housing, water infrastructure, and road networks.
‘Building block’: Central Bank warns of labour bottleneck in construction boom
