AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCaribbean Infrastructure Push: Canada-funded RIISE has begun operations from a Barbados secretariat, offering Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines technical help to clear bottlenecks and speed climate-resilient public works. Diplomatic Appointments: President Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood—wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood—as U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, pending Senate confirmation. Trade-Tariff Risk for Barbados: Finance Minister Ryan Straughn warned Barbados could face “collateral damage” if the U.S.-Canada tariff war disrupts logistics and market access for importers and exporters. Banking Leadership Change: ASB says CEO Vittoria Shortt will step down on Dec. 11, to be succeeded by CBA insider Sinead Taylor. Health Policy Training: PAHO and UWI completed the third cohort of a regional postgraduate programme in health policy and systems, training 11 professionals across eight Caribbean countries. Energy Skills: Barbados’ Energy Development Scholarships and Grants recipients were urged to share what they learn to build local energy-sector expertise. Sports & Business Spotlight: Barbados Tridents head into CPL playoffs on a win, while the WCPL playoff picture tightens after Guyana’s upset win over Barbados.
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