AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoClimate Finance Push: CDB and FRLD trained 15 Caribbean countries in Bridgetown to prepare “bankable” loss-and-damage grant proposals under the US$250M Barbados Implementation Modalities, with a June 15 deadline. Early Warning for All: Antigua and Barbuda’s meteorology chief Dale Destin says strong warning systems can help avoid losses of 3–6% of GDP yearly, with big returns on investment. Cost of Living: APUA raised the May fuel variation charge, adding 70 cents per kWh and drawing fresh criticism over slow progress on reducing fossil-fuel dependence. Education Tensions: The A&B Union of Teachers says the Ministry of Education won’t show proof that teachers’ outstanding payments are settled, while also warning school safety and anti-harassment rules are not being implemented. Regional Tourism: Tourism leaders at CHTA Marketplace urged CARICOM to treat tourism as the region’s top economic engine and cut “leakage” from imports. Politics & Law: PM Gaston Browne denies OffshoreAlert’s Alfa Nero kickback claims and threatens legal action. Sports: Da Project edged Stingerz 85–84 and Flyers beat Ottos 81–57 in ABBA Division 1 playoff semis.
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