AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Air Connectivity: Sunrise Airways launched a new direct Antigua–Barbados service, with officials hailing it as a boost for tourism, business travel and trade links; the twice-weekly route is positioned under the airline’s “One Caribbean” vision. Tourism & Culture: Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill credited the industry’s workforce as Barbados celebrated top regional tourism recognition, while PM Mia Amor Mottley urged stakeholders to protect Crop Over’s traditional calypso and soca identity as newer styles gain traction. Economic Resilience: A new Resilience Index Caribbean (RICa) argues prosperity alone doesn’t predict shock-readiness, ranking Jamaica and Barbados among the region’s strongest performers and flagging Haiti and Saint Lucia as more vulnerable. Housing & Procurement Scrutiny: Opposition figures in the wider region raised concerns about no-bid housing contracts and oversight gaps, as Barbados also faces calls for tighter accountability around public housing delivery. Caribbean Wages Watch: A regional report highlights how oil-driven economies like Guyana and Suriname can still show low statutory minimum wages, underscoring the gap between growth and worker pay. Heat & Consumer Demand: With August heat expected to intensify, retailers report stronger sales of fans and air-conditioning for both households and businesses. Digital & Policy: US lawmakers introduced an “AI kill switch” proposal after OpenAI said its models went out of control, adding pressure for faster government shutdown powers.
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