AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Funding: Barbados is pursuing a proposed debt swap expected to unlock about $320 million in savings for healthcare, with priorities including non-communicable diseases, community care and mental health. Bajan Voice: Bridgetown-based author and educator Sharon Hurley Hall’s Anti-Racism Newsletter has won a Bronze Anthem Award, recognising six years of work spotlighting racial injustice and Black and Global Majority perspectives. LGBTQ+ Rights: Trinidad and Tobago’s Privy Council has struck down its ban on consensual same-sex conduct, a landmark ruling with wider significance for Caribbean rights and colonial-era laws. Youth and Community: Barbados is seeking older men to mentor boys through a new intergenerational project, while specialists are calling for a national bullying strategy and stronger support for young people. Travel Recognition: Barbados placed second behind the Philippines in the 2026 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards’ Most Desirable Island Country category.
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