AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHuman Rights: Barbados remains on the US Tier 2 Watch List for human trafficking for a second year. A new report says authorities have made no prosecutions or identified victims since 2021, despite increased investigations and training. Food & Culture: Local farmers are helping supply the Barbados Food and Rum Festival, while mixologists are putting ingredients such as plantain, mammy apple and linseed into festival drinks. Education: UWI Cave Hill’s 2026 graduates were urged to keep learning as AI reshapes work. BIBA is also promoting local careers in global business to help young Barbadians find well-paid opportunities at home. Children’s Rights: UN expert Faith Marshall-Harris criticised the collapse of a 13-year bullying lawsuit, warning that cases involving harm to children are too often dismissed. Regional Legacy: At Mighty Sparrow’s funeral in Trinidad, Prime Minister Mia Mottley called for his music and the barriers he overcame to be taught to younger generations.
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