AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAgriculture Under Pressure: New Chief Agricultural Officer Paul Lucas says Barbados’ farm sector is being squeezed by praedial larceny, monkeys, labour shortages, rising input costs, climate change and water scarcity—and he wants stronger local food production beyond what the ministry can do alone. Sports Pathway: The CPL and UWI Faculty of Sport reopen applications for a 2026 sports marketing internship (21 students, July–September), pairing online UWI credits with hands-on tournament work across seven host countries. HIV Commission Partnerships: The National Well-Being & HIV Commission is calling for more partners to reach key populations and avoid siloed efforts as it marks its 25th anniversary. Tourism Leadership Moves: Barbados appoints Peter Harris as Tourism Marketing Inc. chairman as stay-over arrivals rose 3.3% in 2025. Climate Finance Push: Caribbean countries get guidance to access FRLD loss-and-damage grants, with a June 15 submission deadline.
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