AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Payments Rollout: Barbados’ instant payments push continues as BiMPay goes live, with NISSS set to join in the second phase so pensioners and contributors can access funds digitally. Public Health & Regulation: The Barbados Medical Products Bill moves to strengthen drug safety and supply, while ministers warn about long pharmacy waits and the growing abuse of over-the-counter medicines mixed with illicit substances. AMR Lab Upgrade: Barbados’ Best dos Santos Public Health Laboratory is named a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre, boosting early detection and regional antimicrobial resistance work. Climate Tech & Funding: Barbados faces an estimated $23bn investment gap to meet 2035 climate goals, as the Climate Smart Summit spotlights projects like Rum and Sargassum’s renewable gas pitch. STEM Startups: Sixteen Caribbean ventures are selected for the Caribbean STEM Startup Challenge in Barbados, aiming to turn regional innovation into scalable businesses. EV Market: Peter and Company launches the Chery EV lineup locally, adding new tech-driven SUV options to the island’s growing EV scene. Regional Food Systems: UN partners convene a Barbados forum to mobilize equity capital for resilient Caribbean food systems.
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