AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation & Skills: Barbados is seeing fresh momentum in maths teaching, with teachers graduating from the Commonwealth of Learning’s Advancing Caribbean Teachers (A.C.T) Mathematics programme, and the wider school refurbishment drive continuing across multiple primary schools. Health & Community: BARP has launched free annual preventative health checks for insured members through Urgent Care Barbados, aiming to tackle chronic disease earlier with routine screenings. Culture & Youth: The 2026 Barbados Tourism Youth Congress opened with a call from Senator Shane Archer for young people to lead tourism transformation, while Emancipation Walk organisers are preparing for crowds of up to 10,000 for the 60th anniversary celebrations. Regional Rights & Inclusion: CARICOM is setting up a regional committee to address discrimination and marginalisation faced by Rastafarians, with Barbados among the participating member states. Travel & Lifestyle Tech: BRDRS founder Joy Martins is building a “super app” for Africa and the Caribbean travellers, rolling out culturally relevant guides, visa help, and a virtual wallet. Arts & Tourism Inspiration: Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister Satyakama Maharaj is pushing creative industries as a year-round tourism engine, positioning culture as an industry that creates wealth.
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