AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation Reform: Barbados’ Education Transformation Agenda is moving toward a revised Education Act by year-end, with more technology in schools and a new Education Quality Assurance Framework to set clearer standards. Heritage & Values: During Heritage Month, Barbadians were urged to actively preserve island traditions, language, music and faith—rooted in unity across backgrounds and denominations. Youth Justice: Barbados Probation Service marked its 80th anniversary as Home Affairs Minister Gregory Nicholls reported nearly half of 295 probation cases in 2025 involved violent or threatening offences, stressing the need for real “off-ramps” after court. Health Watch: A virologist is urging caution and transparency after a scarlet fever case at Hillaby/Turner’s Hall Primary, saying it’s too early to confirm a wider outbreak without school absenteeism and lab data. Tourism Spotlight: CTO honoured regional tourism leaders at Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards, including Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. CEO Andrea Franklin as Director of Tourism of the Year 2026. Cricket & Community: Republic Bank’s “Five for Fun” Cricket Programme launched in Barbados, bringing cricket skills and teamwork to 60 primary schools. Food & Childhood Health: Youth advocates warned that ultra-processed food marketing is driving childhood obesity, calling for healthier school food environments and stronger protections around children.
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