AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Visa Shock for Musicians: Opposition senator Jonathan Wehner says reports of US visa revocations for local music entertainers could hit international bookings and revenue, after artistes were reportedly summoned to the US Embassy in Barbados. Crop Over Culture Watch: PM Mia Mottley urges Crop Over stakeholders to protect traditional calypso and classic soca, calling for balanced CBC airplay so new styles don’t drown out the festival’s roots. Regional Arts & Heritage: RBC Barbados donates $44,000 to the National Cultural Foundation as an associate sponsor for Crop Over. Barbados-China Skills Push: China’s ambassador announces a programme sending 1,000 Barbadians to China annually for professional training. Community & Faith: St Barnabas Anglican Church defends its planned Bob Marley Mass amid Rastafari leaders’ “spiritual and cultural piracy” backlash. Local Loss: Basketball stalwart Dwight Rouse is laid to rest, with tributes highlighting his impact on generations. Milestone Centenarian: Esther Lilian Wickham celebrates 100 years in St Michael. Education Spotlight: UWI Cave Hill marks a first as Ghanaian student Fafa Hanson completes BSc Preclinical Sciences. Pic-O-De-Crop Venue Change: NCF moves the 2026 Courtesy Garage finals to the National Botanical Gardens after concerns about an earlier venue shift.
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