AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoBarbados National Mourning: Barbados will hold a full state funeral for cricket legend Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers on July 29, with a public thanksgiving at Kensington Oval, a lay-in-state at Parliament and the Oval, and livestreamed services. Regional Sports & Tourism: The Caribbean Premier League returns to the “Home of Party Cricket” with matches across islands, and Barbados is set to host the CPL final in September—cricket as a major culture-and-travel driver. Local Community Safety: Residents of Chapman Lane say they’re fed up after another fatal shooting, urging action as violence continues to threaten children and daily life. Disaster Preparedness in Barbados: Caribbean disaster officials are training in Barbados on improving emergency shelter management for vulnerable groups. Education for the Digital Economy: CARICOM’s digital TVET project wraps up, leaving online learning units and training support for instructors across Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. Culture & Faith: St Barnabas Church in Barbados plans a “Bob Marley Emancipation Mass,” blending reggae-inspired themes with Anglican worship for Emancipation season. Energy Transition: A CDB/CCREEE programme worth about US$5.29m will strengthen Caribbean capacity for renewable energy and climate-resilient planning, including gender support. Diaspora & Repatriation: Ghana’s DOOR initiative launches “Open Door Dialogues” to simplify repatriation, skills transfer and investment links with the African diaspora.
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