AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBarbados on the high seas: Award-winning local chefs Sophie Michell, Adrian Cumberbatch and Damian Leach (plus mixologist Shane McClean) are set to return for a second season with P&O Cruises, bringing “Taste of Barbados” to Arvia and Britannia from Oct 2026 to Mar 2027. Crop Over culture, front and centre: Rihanna dazzled at Grand Kadooment Day in a jewel-and-feather costume by Barbadian designer Lauren Austin, dancing with her brother Rorrey Fenty’s band Aura. Festival planning and community: The National Cultural Foundation says AI-generated Grand Kadooment videos circulating online are not official and urges people to use verified sources. Local debate at Bridgetown Market: A Kadooment-style parade through the market sparked arguments over whether it still feels family-friendly. Youth and resilience: Disaster preparedness gets a boost as Safe Coast BIM and C.O.O.K. camps train young people for emergencies. Education and opportunity: Barbados-linked Fulbright wins highlight regional talent heading to U.S. graduate study. Health leadership: Barbados Chief Nursing Officer Annastacia Jordan praised nurses and midwives at the 53rd regional nursing meeting in Guyana. Tourism and lifestyle: Canadian buyers are increasingly eyeing Barbados property, citing no foreign-ownership restrictions and a US-dollar-pegged, straightforward process. Travel deal: The Crane Resort is reported dropping to $178/night for early September stays.
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