AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth & Labs: Barbados’ Best-dos Santos Laboratory has been named a WHO/PAHO Collaborating Centre for antimicrobial resistance surveillance, strengthening regional “superbug” monitoring. Energy & Finance: Government secured IDB approval for a US$150m policy-based loan to bolster energy security, with reforms aimed at grid upgrades, regulation capacity, and reduced import exposure—plus possible extension of a fuel-cost electricity subsidy. Public Safety: Police will get more support to intensify the fight against gun crime, including more ballistic experts and technology, after 51 illegal firearms were removed since January. Education & STEM: Manning’s sixth-former Yemesi Hill earned a spot in the Caribbean STEM programme SPISE, while UWI and local schools’ interns are studying migratory birds in Barbados. Digital Governance: Ghana’s AI push hinges on foundational digital infrastructure—trusted data, interoperability, secure digital identity, and capacity—warn experts. Regional Development: IFC plans up to US$15m into a Caribbean resilience debt fund to expand financing for SMEs and resilience projects. Food Systems: UN-backed forum in Barbados targets equity investment to close the region’s food systems financing gap. Climate & Agriculture: Barbados faces elevated drought concerns that could lift local produce prices if rainfall stays below average.
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