AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedia & Democracy: Home Affairs and Information Minister Gregory Nicholls says Barbados must modernise its media framework and keep investing in professional journalism, warning that speed can’t beat accuracy as misinformation, disinformation and AI complicate reporting. Freedom of Information: Nicholls also says Government will study how freedom of information laws are working across the region, aiming for a balanced approach that protects privacy, security and cabinet confidentiality. UWI Skills Boost: UWI Global Campus marked 10 years of its PTFTC-TCL youth employability programme, celebrating 149 graduates at a ceremony in Barbados with the Sandals Foundation. Music & Crop Over: ICE SOCA – Tropical Paradise is set for July 30 at Green Acres, featuring Sweet, Bashment and Power Soca segments plus 10 food stations. Sports (Barbados): Cricket West Indies recalled Shimron Hetmyer for the remaining New Zealand ODIs after Justin Greaves’ back injury; and Barbados’ U19 Rising Stars opener vs Windwards ended in a big win for Barbados. Regional Arts: Antigua and Barbuda will host CARIFESTA 2029, with Guyana set for 2027 and Barbados for 2028.
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