Alistair Alexander

Alistair Alexander is the President of the Barbados Association of Retailers, Vendors, and Entrepreneurs (BARVEN). He has been instrumental in transforming the relationship between the Barbadian government and the vendor community by advocating for their economic and cultural importance. Under his leadership, BARVEN has pushed for legal reforms that decriminalize vending and recognize vendors as vital contributors to the local heritage and economy. Alexander emphasizes the need for collaboration between vendors, police, and government officials to create a supportive framework for street vending, contrasting Barbados' cooperative approach with more enforcement-focused policies in neighboring Antigua.