AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCPL & Barbados Cricket: The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League will honour West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers with a minute’s applause at every tournament venue this season, and has also launched a CPL Hall of Fame, with the inaugural gala in Barbados on September 15 to support the Sir Clive Lloyd Healthcare Foundation. Public Health & Sports: CPL is rolling out free health screenings at all eight host venues, offering blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing to help tackle non-communicable diseases. Barbados Economy: Central Bank Governor Kevin Greenidge says Barbados is entering the second half “from a position of strength,” citing continued growth, contained inflation, strong reserves and declining debt. Crop Over Business & Safety: Crop Over’s weekend delivered a boost for vendors and the wider economy, while Grand Kadooment was widely praised as incident-free—though stakeholders are calling for more venues and better planning. Agriculture & Food Security: Barbados’ food import reduction drive is being hampered by a lack of farm data on what’s being planted and when. Regional Policy & Talent: Coralisle Group wrapped its 2026 summer internship programme with interns across six jurisdictions, while Barbados’ education ministry is developing a globally recognised high school certificate linked to its ocean and climate schools.
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