AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism & Culture Spotlight: Barbadian tourism leader Petra Roach was inducted into the inaugural CTO Hall of Fame during Caribbean Week in New York, celebrating decades of leadership and storytelling that goes beyond beaches. Local Governance & Safety: Barbados is set to introduce offender monitoring for people reoffending while on bail, with bail applications handled by the High Court, alongside plans to debate a gun court. Women, Work & Community: Egi Women and JMMB International hosted a Women & Wealth Masterclass, while Prime Minister Mia Mottley pushed for community parenting clubs and a national hotline as part of the anti-gang strategy. Climate & Youth Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned Eastern Caribbean study found Barbados youth lag in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities, pointing to a communication gap. Health & Food Policy: Regional leaders and health experts renewed calls for urgent healthy food policy to tackle the NCD crisis. Business & Lifestyle: Zeemoney shut down after a Central Bank suspension order, and BYD was named Official Car Partner of CPL 2026 with a Caribbean culture design challenge. Sports & Entertainment: Ladies Night at Sabina Park offers free admission for women ahead of the West Indies vs Sri Lanka ODI, while Barbados-linked cricket and music culture keeps buzzing across the region.
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