AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoScholarships: Nevis’ Human Resources Ministry says Japan’s MEXT postgraduate scholarships are open to eligible applicants (born on/after Apr 2, 1992, with a bachelor’s degree). Applicants must sit an exam and interview at the Japan Embassy in Barbados, with a May 20, 2026 deadline and support covering stipend, tuition, and round-trip airfare. Streaming & Sport Tech: Roku will stream the inaugural Enhanced Games on May 24 for free across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico—featuring athletes including sprinter Tristan Evelyn of Barbados. Public Health Push: CARPHA is rolling out a regional drive to cut mosquito-borne disease spread (dengue, zika, chikungunya), with school-focused source reduction plus tools like GIS maps, drones, and surveillance apps. Environment & Food Ideas: Florida scientists are studying whether sargassum—currently a beach nuisance—could become a processed food ingredient, but only after removing dangerous contaminants. Regional Governance: Barbados is advancing maritime rules via a new bill to strengthen jurisdiction, enforcement, and environmental protection at sea.
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