Let's Talk Business- Bridgetown Revitalization: Reimagining Barbados’ Capital

This edition of Let’s Talk Business, the programme of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), focuses on the ongoing revitalization of Bridgetown and its significance for Barbados’ economic future.

The discussion highlights Bridgetown’s role as the historic and commercial heart of the country and examines the challenges facing traditional city centres, including changing business patterns, evolving consumer behaviour, infrastructure needs, and the demand for greater competitiveness. Revitalization is framed as more than physical upgrades—it is about reshaping the capital into a vibrant economic hub where commerce, heritage preservation, efficient mobility, and investment can coexist.

• Host: Kristojay Paul

• Guest 1: Eddie Abed, Chair, Bridgetown Revitalization Project

• Guest 2: Lalo Vaswani, Chair, Customs and Trade Facilitation Committee, Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry