The private sector expects an economic boost for the country from this year’s full return of the Crop Over festival after the covid-19 hiatus and last year’s limited restart.

Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association, Tricia Tannis, notes that a range of businesses stand to benefit.

Mrs. Tannis expects sales at retail businesses to increase as the season intensifies.

Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association, Tricia Tannis.

Meantime, former President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Eddie Abed, has seen an increase in business since the Crop-Over festival got under way.

The Managing Director of Abeds Stores says the rise in sales comes mainly from masquerade bands and party-goers.

He also expects an increase in business from the upcoming four day weekend.

Managing Director of Abeds Stores, Eddie Abed.