AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCrime Prevention & Policing: New Police Commissioner Sonia Boyce says trust must be earned as she outlines priorities for a modernised Barbados Police Service, alongside plans for new police stations at Six Roads, Black Rock and Holetown. Public Safety & Weather: Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash Flood Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch as a tropical wave brings heavy showers, lightning risk and possible power outages. Local Governance & Housing: Government moves to unlock derelict properties stuck in family disputes, with a new framework that could standardise plans, lease homes for development, and revive Bridgetown through condominium projects. Food Security: Minister Sandra Husbands says food security needs cross-ministry collaboration, highlighting Phase Three work with China, Hunan-Inch and BADMC. Reparations Push: CARICOM Reparations Commission heads to the UK (July 13–16) to build support for reparatory justice, with meetings and a UK Parliament presentation. Sports (Barbados): Barbados’ U18 beach volleyball campaign ends after two straight-set losses; and the West Indies vs New Zealand ODI series shifts to Kensington Oval in Bridgetown for the final two matches. Animal Welfare: RSPCA says Barbados law offers no protection for monkeys, after outrage over a baby green monkey advertised for sale online. Infrastructure Alert: DLP calls for urgent drainage fixes after recurring flooding along KNR Husbands Highway at Heywoods Road, St Peter.
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