AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Transformation in Focus: Barbados’ Youth Parliament debated a Digital Transformation Resolution, with young leaders pushing for digital literacy, coding and AI education from primary level—while warning the plan must not leave the elderly and people with disabilities behind. Education & Community Upgrades: Deacons Primary School’s upgrades drew praise from Education Minister Chad Blackman, as the island continues to invest in learning spaces. Culture & Food: Chef Dixie Fingal-Rock Innes shared a light, refreshing Dominican shrimp souse recipe, while Esther James teased a Bajan childhood flavour story for the Barbados Food and Rum Festival. Sports for the Young: Barbados will join the KFC International Goodwill Football tournament in Guyana (Dec 13–20), adding to a growing regional schools football spotlight. Public Safety: Police investigated a fatal St David’s collision involving a male child pedestrian. Social Issues: Elder abuse reports show a “small drop in the ocean,” with advocates calling for stronger support systems for older victims. Regional Health & Media: UNFPA urged local media to better cover gender-based violence, child marriage and adolescent pregnancy with survivor-centred reporting.
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