AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate Justice Push: The UN General Assembly backed a Vanuatu-led resolution endorsing the ICJ’s 2025 climate ruling, with 141 votes for and major polluters like the US and Russia voting no—non-binding, but now harder to ignore. Barbados Social Security Tech: Barbados is moving to “right a wrong” for people juggling multiple jobs via a National Portable Benefits Framework, and PM Mia Mottley wants a digital platform to track gig workers’ hours so benefits can follow the worker. Local Infrastructure Upgrade: With heavier traffic and hotter weather stressing roads, a Barbados industry push is underway for more durable pavement materials and modern binder standards. Digital Services: GovTech Barbados is expanding citizen-facing online tools, including calculators for pension and severance entitlements, plus permit guidance for events. Tourism Connectivity: Barbados is also restarting monthly Lagos–Barbados charters and has opened a tourism office in Kenya to deepen Africa links.
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