AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRegional Security & Climate: Canada and CARICOM ministers, co-chaired by Barbados’ Christopher Sinckler, backed a renewed action plan focused on competitive economies, climate action and stronger regional security after talks in Panama alongside the OAS General Assembly. Nuclear for Development: Barbados signed a five-year cooperation framework with the IAEA covering health, agriculture, water management, energy and radiation safety, using peaceful nuclear technology. Finance Sector Protection: Barbados’ credit union movement welcomed passage of the Protection of Depositors Bill, moving the island toward sovereign-backed deposit insurance for member savings. Tourism & Hospitality: Blue Monkey Hotel & Beach Club opened in Paynes Bay, joining Leading Hotels of the World with 28 boutique suites and a private beach club. Industry & Innovation Push: Future Barbados released a draft $65m five-year R&D and Innovation roadmap to boost science, technology and commercial research. Youth & Media: A local film initiative, “Once Upon A Frame,” is using youth-written stories to tackle youth violence and honour a life lost in Christ Church. Fraud Alert: The UWI warned of an unauthorised website using its branding and collecting personal data without permission.
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