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Last update: 29 minutes agoGovTech Barbados: The government’s digital push is getting more hands-on. GovTech says it’s rolling out citizen-focused services after surveys showed people struggle to finish online forms, don’t know which documents they need, and often have to make multiple trips to agencies. New tools already include pension and severance calculators, youth programmes, and event-permit guidance for Crop Over. Regional Security: Barbados hosted a two-day AG meeting to build a regional legal framework for Joint Investigation Teams to tackle financial crime and asset recovery. Health Tech: Saint Lucia has completed a rapid PCR system rollout under CARPHA’s Pandemic Fund work, aiming to speed outbreak detection. Tourism Tech: CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace is now available as a virtual digital twin, turning the trade show into an always-on global showcase. Climate Policy: Barbados’ Elizabeth Thompson is calling for mandatory, legally binding methane financing—saying voluntary pledges aren’t moving fast enough.
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