AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoRegional Aviation Realignment: A new LIAT 2020–Air Caraïbes interline deal lets passengers travel on one ticket with through-checked baggage from June 1, just as Caribbean Airlines exits key markets and cuts frequencies—signalling a rebuild around hubs including Antigua, Barbados and Sint Maarten. Tourism & Connectivity: Henry Harteveldt will keynote the Caribbean Marketing Conference during Caribbean Week in New York, focusing on airline trends and what they mean for Caribbean airlift and destination marketing. Local Business & Energy Costs: Barbados’ Fair Trading Commission approved BLPC’s request to recover rental generator costs via the Fuel Clause Adjustment, with immediate effect—raising the likelihood of higher electricity bills. Capital Markets Milestone: Roberts Manufacturing Company Limited’s listing on the Barbados Stock Exchange was hailed as a major vote of confidence and a boost for equity-market momentum. Banking Deal: Butterfield has agreed to acquire CIBC Caribbean’s controlling stake in a US$1.8b transaction, aiming to create a larger regional banking group. Public Safety & Crime Policy: Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams says the Criminal Gangs Prevention and Control Bill will make gang membership a criminal offence, with penalties of 10–25 years. Climate & Disaster Risk: CDEMA warned of severe flash-flood risks across the Caribbean despite a below-average hurricane outlook, as El Niño-driven extremes intensify.
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