AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCrop Over & Fashion: Rihanna returned to Barbados for Grand Kadooment Day in a jewel-dripping, crystal-covered costume by local designer Lauren Austin, sparking major buzz around the island’s carnival creativity. Education Tech: EduConnect, a new app to strengthen school-parent communication and cut teacher admin load, launched at Luther Thorne Primary and is already in use in five schools. Public Safety & Youth: The Caribbean Futures High-Level Anti-Violence Forum in Barbados brought CDB, UN Women Caribbean and UWI Cave Hill together to tackle youth and gender-based violence with solutions rooted in local realities. Language & Identity: Bilingual road signs are rolling out, with support growing for a wider Spanish push beyond schools and into public life. Health & Care: QEH received a $100,000 inaugural donation from the Olga Worrell Memorial Scholarship Trust to grow critical care nursing education. Workplace Support: Breastfeeding advocates say mothers often stop early due to returning to work, calling for workplace spaces and stronger support. Culture & Community: Marcus Garvey Day celebrations will feature Hollywood actress and activist Jennifer Lewis, with events aimed at moving emancipation conversations beyond slavery.
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