AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoResort & Culture Buzz: Royalton Vessence Barbados is now open on the Platinum Coast, bringing 220 suites, 17 dining spots, a spa and fitness set-up, plus hands-on local art workshops at The Studio—an all-inclusive built around “how you experience the destination.” Cricket Meets Music: CPL Finals Week in Barbados lands a Live & Louder Mega Concert at the National Botanical Gardens on Saturday, 19 September 2026, the night before the CPL Final, with headline acts to be announced. Youth Health Alert: Caribbean youth vaping is surging, with advocates warning that flavours and online sales are pulling teens in—nicotine may be present even when products claim “0%.” Education Watch: Ghana’s GTEC has flagged 70 unrecognised tertiary institutions, urging extra care with certificates and enrolment. Local Safety & Preparedness: Home Affairs Minister Gregory Nicholls urged Barbadians to prepare early for hurricane season, stressing individual readiness and community coordination. Community & Heritage: Five Barbadians were honoured with the Fielding Babb Heritage Recognition Award, including heritage conservation and cultural policy leaders. Crime Update: Barbados Police charged Jelani Finidi Kemau Nowell over a 2024 murder and conspiracy to murder.
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