AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCaribbean Tourism Deal: Royal Caribbean Group will acquire a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts in a transaction valued at about US$3 billion, expected to close in early 2027—an eye-catching boost for Caribbean hospitality and a push to expand the brands beyond the region. Barbados Energy & Water: Barbados National Energy Company Limited (BNECL) appointed Michael Sargeant as CEO, while the Barbados Water Authority says the US$220m South Coast Water Reclamation Project starts in October to boost reclaimed water for farmers. AI Governance: Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced Barbados will host an in-person UN AI panel meeting in November, as global safeguards struggle to keep up with fast-moving AI. Public Service & Agriculture: Mia Mottley paid tribute to former senior public servant Erskine Griffith, and the Barbados Agricultural Society insisted CEO James Paul retired effective Sept. 1 amid a dispute over his status. Regional Security: OAS member states, including Barbados, urged the UN Security Council to renew Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate and back full deployment.
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