AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCaribbean Tourism & Culture Awards: Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. chair Andrea Franklin was named Director of Tourism of the Year at the CTO’s Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards in New York, with Virgin Islands junior minister Luce Hodge-Smith also honoured. Youth & Climate: A UNICEF-backed regional survey found many young people in Barbados (and other islands) don’t yet connect climate action to real green-economy opportunities. Education Overhaul: Barbados’ Education Transformation Agenda is pushing a revised Education Act by year-end, plus a new Education Quality Assurance Framework. Heritage Month: Barbadians were urged to actively protect heritage and pass on shared values, traditions, language, music and faith. Sport for Kids: Cricket West Indies and Republic Bank launched the “Five for Fun” programme in Barbados, targeting 60 primary schools with fun, inclusive cricket skills. Public Health Watch: A virologist urged caution and transparency after a scarlet fever concern at Hillaby/Turner’s Hall Primary. Crime & Probation: Barbados probation figures show nearly half of cases tied to violent or threatening offences. Culture on the Ground: Big Show marks 20 years as it gears up for Crop Over with a full roster of artistes. Lifestyle & Travel: BYD is announced as Official Car Sponsor of CPL 2026, rolling out fan activations across the region.
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