AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEarthquake Response in Schools: A 6.7 earthquake hit Peru’s Ayacucho region, damaging homes and schools; a Peruvian radio anchor stayed calm on air and urged listeners to keep emergency backpacks ready. Disaster Relief for Education: Colombian pop star Shakira pledged $1.25 million to rebuild 10 schools and the Universidad Tecnológica de Quibdó after the earthquake in Chocó, where nearly 200 schools were damaged. Caribbean Exam Pressure: The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) flagged rising absenteeism and exam irregularities, noting tens of thousands of students didn’t show up for May-June exams, with officials urging education systems to address the causes. Back-to-School Support: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a 2026 Back-to-School Voucher Programme, offering EC$250 per eligible child across pre-school through tertiary. Student Pathways in Tourism: Curaçao students from the University of Curaçao and the College of the Dutch Caribbean joined Carnival’s Educational Student Ship Visit aboard Carnival Horizon to learn about cruise careers. Anti-Violence Campaign: Seventh-day Adventist Women’s Ministries in St. Lucia held an enditnow march to educate and mobilize against domestic and partner violence.
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