AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLiteracy & Schools: Sandals Foundation and Hands Across the Sea are expanding targeted reading support for 1,192 students across five schools in Antigua, funding new books and strengthening school lending libraries. Inclusive Carnival: HAPA is launching a sensory-friendly carnival programme in Saint Lucia, including a July 11 Carnival Social and a Kiddies Carnival march with the Spectrum Warriors band. Local Sports Spotlight: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy says it’s “a new day” after the team’s ODI loss to Sri Lanka, with a focus on improving how they handle spin in the second match. Regional Football Support: CARICOM’s Dr Armstrong Alexis backs Haiti and Curacao ahead of the World Cup, with Haiti opening against Scotland and Curacao facing Germany. Tourism & Culture: Saint Lucia’s Junior Carnival secondary schools calypso and soca crowns went to Zizi “Zizi” Fannis (Calypso) and “Fire Kay” (Soca), with top stage presence prizes also awarded. Health & Prevention: Nutritionists, NCD focal points and legal drafters from eight Caribbean countries met in Barbados to push sodium reduction and trans fat elimination policies. Green Economy Push: A UNICEF-commissioned study finds young people across the Eastern Caribbean want green jobs, but lack information, training and accessible opportunities.
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