AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Education & Heritage: Prime Minister Mia Mottley says Bay Primary School will be renamed after cricket legend Sir Garfield “Sir Garry” Sobers, with 300+ signatures already submitted and the proposal heading to the National Honours Advisory Council; she also announced a pocket book, “365 Not Out,” for every school child. Community Sports & Youth: The Republic Bank CPL SchoolYard programme is set to bring players to classrooms and stadium events, with “Back to School” on Aug 17 and “Take a Player to School” in Barbados and Guyana on Sept 10, plus a push to boost digital literacy. Women’s Football: Organisers of the Prime Minister’s Cup women’s division have extended registration to Aug 9 as they chase 12 teams for the inaugural competition. Culture & Safety at Crop Over: The National Council on Substance Abuse warns underage drinking is happening at some Crop Over events where IDs aren’t checked, urging stronger responsibility from promoters and vendors. Youth Exchange: Barbados Sea Cadets are heading to Hong Kong for a 10-day international camp and cultural exchange, sharing Barbadian cuisine and history abroad. Housing: Deanstown Heights, a St James affordable housing development with 34 homes, breaks ground with prices aimed at low- and middle-income buyers. Regional Watch: Public transport operators back this year’s Crop Over traffic arrangements, saying planning reduced congestion, though they want earlier talks to improve road access near events.
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