AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation: Barbados is training 105 literacy coaches to track pupils’ reading progress and target support where it is needed. Health & Well-being: Doctors are urging earlier diagnosis and coordinated care for multiple sclerosis, with more than 70 cases being tracked in Barbados. The National Mental Health Commission has also launched “This Is Me”, a campaign inviting people to share their experiences and seek support. Heritage: Barbados and Ghana’s Cape Coast are preparing a twinning agreement to deepen cultural exchange around their shared history. Youth & Opportunity: Barbadian student Jahneil McKenzie placed third at the Caribbean Tourism Youth Congress, while a construction conference this week will give local students a look at industry careers. Food & Culture: The Barbados Food and Rum Festival’s Rum Route returns in November, pairing rum heritage with music, nightlife and a street party on Rihanna Drive. Caribbean Cinema: Jamaican film Stew Peas is set for a regional release on October 29, including screenings in Barbados.
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