AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCaribbean Week in New York: Tourism ministers and commissioners from across the region are set to converge in Manhattan from June 1 for Caribbean Week 2026, with Barbados Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill leading the delegation and a keynote from airline analyst Henry Harteveldt on June 3. Barbados Tourism Push: With the island gearing up for its 60th anniversary, Barbados is being marketed as a top summer escape—made easier by nonstop flights from New York on JetBlue and American Airlines. Heritage Recognition: Fielding Babb Heritage awards honoured Sir Paul Altman, Celia Toppin and Ronnie Carrington, while plans were announced to preserve the homes of cricket legends Sir Gary Sobers and Sir Frank Walcott. Community & Youth: The Division of Youth Affairs launched a mobile outreach bringing programmes to neighbourhoods, and PM Mia Mottley urged stronger community engagement by police. Health & Safety: A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook Barbados and parts of the eastern Caribbean; officials say there’s no tsunami threat. Vaping Warning: A youth advocate says Caribbean governments are moving too slowly on teen vaping, citing easy access and targeted marketing. Business & Security: Barbados Port Inc. says hackers have repeatedly targeted the seaport, warning ports are attractive cyber targets. Aviation Watch: Commentary and regional updates point to major shifts in Caribbean airline connectivity as route cuts and new interline links reshape travel.
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