AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation Reform: Barbados’ Ministry of Education Transformation is phasing out the traditional Common Entrance exam from September, moving to continuous assessment over two years to better track long-term development. Common Entrance Results: St Gabriel’s School swept the top spots, with Benjamin Enzo Luciene as top boy and Xiomara Alexis Lascaris as top girl, while officials say overall allocations remain strong (97.3% to public schools) but English mean scores fell and teachers are urging stronger reading habits. Health & Food: Health officials say NCD treatment costs Barbados $375m–$825m yearly, and the government is now partnering with the food industry to make healthier options more available. Culture & Learning: The National Cultural Foundation is bringing Bajan Anansi tales into schools and reviving large masquerade costume production for Crop Over. Community & Safety: Police are seeking help locating missing 12-year-old Kalicia Ariana Layne. Air Connectivity: Air Peace secured approval for direct Nigeria–Brazil flights, with more international routes in the pipeline. Reparations Push: African and Caribbean leaders in Ghana backed a 19-point reparatory justice framework calling for apologies, compensation, and debt relief.
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