AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCrop Over Culture: Grand Kadooment kicked off with a spiritual start and big road energy as Flow 5G+ Grand Kadooment Day drew thousands of revellers and 22 bands to the parade route. NCF Integrity: The National Cultural Foundation is warning the public about AI-generated Grand Kadooment videos online, urging people to stick to official sources and not share the clips as real coverage. Music & Awards: Mikey won Tune of the Crop with Like Uh Bajan, edging out People’s Monarch runner-up Leadpipe, while the NCF also declared Crop Over 2026 a success with sold-out events. Heritage & Youth Skills: Bandleaders say the future of masquerade is being built now, training teens in costume-making skills so the craft stays in Barbados. Education & Justice: Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced new reparatory justice postgraduate scholarships in Black Studies, and Barbados’ education push is being questioned on outcomes for math and exam pass rates. Community & Sports: Barbados certified 26 new sports administrators, and a centenarian in St George’s marked her 100th birthday with church support and family. Lifestyle: The Crane Resort is reportedly dropping to about $178 a night for early September stays, and Rihanna and A$AP Rocky celebrated son Riot’s third birthday in Barbados with a Spider-Man-themed party. Local Travel Logistics: Road closures and no-parking rules are in place for Grand Kadooment Day to keep the parade moving safely.
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