AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHarsh court warning on gun delays: A High Court judge blasted Barbados for a two-year wait in a “simple” firearm case, calling the slow pace “foolishness” and demanding gun-crime matters be fast-tracked to the High Court within 90 days. Fire safety upgrade: The Barbados Fire Service has commissioned a new 45-metre aerial ladder—restoring high-rise firefighting capability after years without a working unit. Nursing spotlight: Ramona Mascoll/CIBC Caribbean scholarships were awarded to three Barbados Community College nursing students on International Nurses’ Day, with the Health Minister praising nurses as the backbone of the healthcare response. Music & culture: Alkaline was named co-headliner for Tipsy Music Festival Barbados 2026, while local artist Arianna Holligan continues building momentum with her abstract realism work. Sports & community: Barbados’ Project Active kicks off at St Lucy Primary to get kids moving, and West Terrace Primary is gearing up for the BICO Primary School Football title defence.
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