AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate & Jobs: A UNICEF-commissioned survey says Barbadian youth are lagging in linking the island’s climate action investments to real opportunities in the green economy, with Barbados showing the lowest awareness among surveyed OECS peers. Power Costs & Resilience: Barbados Light & Power says fuel remains the biggest driver of bills, but it has approval to recover costs tied to extra temporary generation—adding about $1.25 to the average household monthly bill—while also warning solar owners to properly isolate systems and not restart damaged panels during/after storms. Tourism Recognition: Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. CEO Andrea Franklin was named Director of Tourism of the Year at the CTO’s Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards during Caribbean Week in New York. Regional Transport & Business: Government is considering expanding Highway 2A from two to four lanes, and a new partnership programme at Endeavour Credit Union is signing up micro and small businesses to deepen local lending. Governance & Integrity: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index again flags Haiti at the bottom of the Caribbean, while Barbados remains among the region’s stronger performers. Sports & Community: Republic Bank’s “Five for Fun” cricket programme officially lands in Barbados, targeting 60 primary schools for its first season.
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