AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFuneral & Health Services: Government and funeral directors agreed emergency measures to clear Barbados’ burial backlog, including a designated processing hub to bypass recent Coroner’s Office network failures. Finance Policy: Barbados’ largest credit union welcomed state-backed deposit insurance under the Protection of Depositors Act, saying it levels the playing field with commercial banks and supports more lending to first-time borrowers. Trade & Tourism Links: Senior Minister Christopher Sinckler said Barbados wants to turn goodwill with Panama into practical opportunities across trade, investment, culture, climate resilience and people-to-people ties. Regional Security Balancing Act: St Vincent officials signalled possible localized curfews and requests for Regional Security System support if gun violence persists—while warning that harsh measures could hurt investor confidence and tourism. Agriculture Innovation: IICA announced a regional agricultural innovation centre in Jamaica and a Barbados agricultural health and food safety hub as Caribbean food systems face rising costs and climate shocks. Caribbean Business & Tourism: CARICOM private sector group CPSO backed the Royal Caribbean–Sandals partnership, calling it a defining moment for scaling Caribbean hospitality. Public Safety: A nine-year-old was hospitalized after a Maynards, St Peter apartment fire; officials urged safer use of household electrical equipment.
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