AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRenewables Policy Push: A new Ember report says Caribbean solar growth is outpacing official figures, but policy and regulatory bottlenecks are slowing the shift away from costly imported fossil fuels. Avian Flu Monitoring: Barbados has stepped up port surveillance after Suriname reported H5 avian influenza, stressing existing quarantine rules and tighter checks on illegal poultry imports. Food Industry Recall: GraceKennedy Foods is recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch (two best-before codes) across several Caribbean markets, saying it’s a quality issue, not a safety one. Telecom Costs: Flow has deferred a planned broadband/mobile data price increase after public criticism, but customers still face higher charges from next month. Agri-Industry Organisation: Barbados poultry leaders are pushing to unify small farmers under a single brand and target niche markets to escape price wars. Clean Energy Support: The CDB launched a US$500,000 initiative to back women-led clean energy businesses across the region. Energy & Regional Trade: Barbados PM Mia Mottley is confirmed for the 2027 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, spotlighting regional energy and investment links. Governance & Integrity: Former ICBL CEO Ingrid Innes was sentenced in the U.S. over a bribery and money laundering case tied to Donville Inniss.
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