AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Payments Rollout: Barbados’ national instant payment system, BiMPay, has officially gone live, enabling 24/7 transfers between individuals, businesses and government, with credit union leaders urging policymakers to tackle barriers like salary deposits into credit union accounts. Civic Tech: The government’s Pearly app is being positioned as a direct line for citizens to report concerns and track responses, aiming to make public service delivery more responsive. Public Health: Barbados is seeing a rise in syphilis cases, with the Ministry urging safer sex, regular testing and prompt treatment. Infrastructure & Resilience: A veteran engineer is calling for a drainage network overhaul, warning poor stormwater management worsens road deterioration and flooding. Health Regulation Reform: Senators are advancing the Barbados Medical Products Authority via the Medical Products Bill, aiming for stronger oversight and better access to safe medicines. Workforce & Skills: HRMAB says employers must rethink recruitment and retention as workers increasingly prioritise culture, flexibility and development. STEM & Innovation Pipeline: Students are being exposed to robotics and drone tech through international training camps designed to spark future engineering careers. Industry Innovation (Local): Harris Paints is rolling out Quantum Dry, a world-first single-base dry tinting system aimed at improving colour consistency while reducing environmental impact.
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