AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Hospitality: Barbados is being positioned for a new tourism growth phase as Prime Minister Mia Mottley marked the ribbon-cutting of Royalton Vessence Barbados and framed the shift as “Tourism 3.0,” while also warning stakeholders not to get complacent after the island topped a winter-escape list. Labour & Construction Compliance: The JADA Group has received two barrack licences after workers were ordered to vacate due to substandard living conditions, with relocation and renovations underway in Black Bess, St Peter and St James. Regional Logistics & Air Cargo: The OECS is pushing to create an air cargo transport hub at Hewanorra International Airport in Saint Lucia to speed delivery across OECS states and the wider Caribbean. Energy Transition: The Caribbean Development Bank is backing Grenada’s utility-scale battery storage at Maurice Bishop International Airport to strengthen grid stability and support renewables. Caribbean Agribusiness & Exports: Barbados and the wider region are being courted for investment and market expansion, including a call for agribusinesses to pitch in Bridgetown and a spotlight on value-added food producers preparing for export. Education & Standards: Finance Minister Ryan Straughn flagged a drop in Barbados’ English exam results and opened a reading clinic aimed at improving literacy. Regional Environment: OECS delegates are adopting Martinique and Guadeloupe sargassum management approaches, with a focus on turning seaweed into economic opportunities.
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