AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Work Rights: Barbados Workers’ Union warns AI-managed, app-based work is already reshaping jobs, urging stronger protections as “account deactivated” becomes a real workplace risk. Climate Science & Data: CIMH head Dr David Farrell says data-sharing gaps across Barbados and the wider Caribbean are limiting climate research and decision-making, calling for urgent policy to unlock datasets. Blue-Green Research to Policy: Government launches a push to put scientific research at the heart of national policymaking, using the Research Frontier Symposium to connect labs, agencies, and community action. Tourism Strategy: CTO rolls out a Tourism Supply Side Initiative aimed at keeping more value in the region, boosting resilience, and strengthening local participation. Energy & Environment: Barbados begins offshore oil and gas direct negotiations with 19 ultra-deepwater blocks, requiring bidders to meet strengthened climate and environmental standards. Hurricane Readiness: Fisheries officials test hurricane preparedness with a boat relocation drill to protect the fleet after Hurricane Beryl’s damage. Health & Food Policy: Regional leaders call for faster, evidence-based healthy food policy to tackle the NCD crisis, focusing on implementation gaps across the Caribbean. Environment Monitoring: Scientists warn more Saharan dust could reach the region after a recent plume affected Barbados.
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