Independence Message 2023: BPSA praises the resilience of Barbadians

Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) Trisha Tannis urges citizens to remain resilient in the face of challenges. She has pledged the business community’s commitment to working with other stakeholders to create sustainable growth.

Below is the full text of the BPSA’s message:

As we celebrate our republic’s 57^th year of independence, the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA) is proud to offer our greetings to the citizens of Barbados, its residents and its diaspora. Our journey as a people has been one marked by resilience, fortitude, and an unwavering commitment to social enfranchisement that continues to propel us forward.

Independence is not merely a celebration of our past but an embodiment of our collective ability to overcome challenges and emerge stronger. This year, as we reflect on our journey, the theme of resilience resonates profoundly with the private sector and the entire Barbadian community. In the face of global conflicts and wars, high inflation, interest rate hikes, and the increased attempts to dismantle our global business sector, we have stood firm in our commitment to progress. The entrepreneurial spirit that runs through the veins of our people that has been the driving force behind our resilience. It is a resilience that has allowed our businesses to adapt, innovate, and enable the 10 consecutive quarters of economic growth in our beloved nation.

The private sector remains deeply committed to the social partnership and working hand-in-hand with the labour movement and government to build a Barbados that is not only economically robust but also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.  In this regard the BPSA reaffirms its commitment to the Declaration of Mission Barbados and will continue to work with our social partners to create frameworks for sustainable and inclusive growth. It is the collective resilience actions of all people and enterprises which call Barbados home that will continue to build a brighter, more prosperous future for all.

In closing, let us celebrate our 57th year of independence with a renewed sense of pride and industry.  It is the ingenuity, compassion, respect for the environment and strong sense of community which defines what it means to be Bajan. Together, we can overcome any challenge, embrace new opportunities, and chart a course towards a future filled with prosperity and success.

Happy Independence Day, Barbados!