AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAir Travel & Tourism: Caribbean Airlines is rolling out limited-time discounted one-way “Lite” fares between Barbados and Guyana for select September 2026 dates, with prices dropping as low as US$189 (Barbados→Guyana) and US$170 (Guyana→Barbados). Regional Security: The US and CARICOM’s IMPACS signed a first multilateral biometric data-sharing arrangement to support screening and investigations, with a focus on citizenship-by-investment risks. Reparations Push: The CARICOM Reparations Commission heads to the UK for meetings and a UK Parliament presentation (July 13–16), led by Sir Hilary Beckles and including Barbados’ David Comissiong. Local Governance & Public Trust: Barbados is set for major police restructuring, including more frontline officers, civilian takeover of admin roles, and a digital transformation drive. Housing & Crime: PM Mia Amor Mottley linked housing access to crime prevention during a Vineyard, St Philip groundbreaking. Freedom of Information: Home Affairs Minister Gregory Nicholls says Barbados will research how freedom of information laws are working across the region before engaging Cabinet. Sports (Barbados): Barbados finished NACAC U18/U23 Championships with 16 medals; in cricket, Shimron Hetmyer replaces injured Justin Greaves for West Indies’ next ODIs vs New Zealand. Culture: Mikey Mercer swept both Sweet and Power Soca Monarch titles at the Banks Party finals.
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