AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoEducation & Inclusion: Jamaica’s back-to-school push keeps rolling: JPS puts $22m into supplies, vouchers and transition support; Digicel Foundation upgrades the Port Maria Special Education Unit; and the Minister of Labour recommits special-needs support, with calls for more inclusion, devices and even transport. Youth & Mental Health: A new survey flags worsening mental health among students, with rising suicidal thoughts and attempts—especially among girls—described as a “distress signal.” Diaspora & Culture: St. Kitts and Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says U.S. student visa rejections are pushing more students toward UWI. Community & School Governance: Merl Grove High School PTA demands a formal review of principal leadership after parents raise concerns about communication and decision-making. Arts & Identity: Errol Bean releases “Born to Be A Champion: Hold on To Your Dreams,” urging youth to protect their aspirations. Caribbean Spotlight: Junior Carnival Parade and Youth Fest kicked off West Indian Day celebrations in Brooklyn ahead of Monday’s main event.
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