AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation & Youth: Barbados parents got a clearer look at the new primary-to-secondary transition plan, with continuous classroom assessment and standardised tests replacing the one-day exam, but questions remain about how group project marks could affect individual placement. Health & Inclusion: The Ministry of Health is calling on corporate Barbados and service clubs to help fund needs across the sector, as a $98,000 sensory room project launches to support children with developmental disabilities. Culture & Heritage: Youth and Culture Minister Shane Archer says Barbados’ heritage can create real opportunities for young people, pointing to the Landship Teachers’ Certification and Heritage Games Programme. Regional Partnerships: Canada and CARICOM renewed a strategic partnership focused on security, climate resilience and trade, backed by a new action plan. Business & Caribbean Identity: An entrepreneur is turning Caribbean culture into products and experiences, from card games to mango-inspired and flag-themed brands. Public Safety: The Friends of Democracy is urging urgent infrastructure fixes after a tourist’s fall into a manhole highlighted maintenance gaps. Wellness Branding: JACANA expands its Caribbean Wellness Platform, bundling botanical personal care, plant medicines and nature-based experiences under one brand.
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