Households and businesses in Barbados are increasing their borrowing from financial institutions, with approximately $264 million obtained in loans during the first half of 2026. The

Households and businesses in Barbados are increasing their borrowing from financial institutions, with approximately $264 million obtained in loans during the first half of 2026. The governor of the Central Bank noted an improvement in loan quality, with a decrease in non-performing loans. At the same time, deposits in banks have also increased, reaching $16.7 billion by the end of June.