AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Reform: Barbados has passed the Barbados Medical Products Act, 2026, setting up a new autonomous Barbados Medical Products Authority to regulate medicines, devices and other health products to international standards. Public Health Alert: The Ministry of Health says syphilis cases are rising, with 156 new cases in 2025 (up from 107 in 2024), and is urging adults to get tested and practice safer sex. Youth & Prevention: A psychotherapist says vaping is widespread among adolescents in Barbados, but Teen Intervene has already educated more than 2,000 students across six secondary schools. Labour & Jobs: The BWU is pushing C.O. Williams Construction for evidence and fair process after the company signalled possible redundancies. Justice: Government moves to establish dedicated gun courts to speed up firearm cases and clear backlogs. Sports: West Indies begin a T20 series vs Sri Lanka at Sabina Park tomorrow. Tourism/Business: CIBC Caribbean expands digital payments, adding its cards to Google Wallets.
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