AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClean Energy: As COP31 pushes electrification and a shift from fossil fuels, Barbados has a new wave-energy partnership: Denmark’s Wavepiston will develop a project to supply renewable power and desalinated water to the planned Ocean Valley Data Centre and Industrial Park in St Andrew. Biotech Research: Barbados plans to open a major cannabis tissue-culture lab in St Philip before year-end, with a national seed bank to protect local genetic resources. Industry officials are also calling for more research and investment. Health Technology: Barbados, Nigeria and Afreximbank have advanced plans for a US$32 million IV-fluid factory in Barbados, with production targeted for 2029, subject to approvals and financing. Agricultural Science: A regional sugarcane workshop in Barbados is focused on breeding and molecular biology, as researchers urge stronger management and new varieties to help revive local production.**
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