AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSports Infrastructure: Barbados’ new netball stadium in Waterford, St Michael is about 90% complete and should be usable ahead of the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Americas Qualifier (Oct 19–26), with tournament games at Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. Food Safety & Retail: GraceKennedy Foods is voluntarily recalling specific batches of Grace Tropical Rhythms Fruit Punch 1L (BB JUL 21 27 L6 / BB JUL 22 27 L6) across multiple Caribbean markets including Barbados; it’s described as a product-quality issue, not a safety risk. Agriculture & Biosecurity: Barbados has stepped up port monitoring after Suriname reported H5 avian influenza, warning especially about illegal poultry imports while saying normal quarantine rules remain in place. Energy Transition: A new Ember report says Caribbean solar deployment is faster than official figures, but policy and regulatory bottlenecks are slowing the shift away from imported fossil fuels. Clean Energy Finance: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 initiative to support women-led businesses developing clean energy solutions across the region. Telecom Costs: Flow Barbados has deferred a planned mobile data rate increase after public criticism, pushing it to Feb 1. Poultry Sector Strategy: Egg and poultry leaders outline plans to unify small farmers under a stronger, more competitive structure. Regional Energy Diplomacy: Prime Minister Mia Mottley is confirmed for the 2027 Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (Feb 16–19).
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