AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Payments Launch: Barbados’ national instant payment system, BiMPay, went live with 24/7 transfers for people, businesses and government—Prime Minister Mia Mottley made the first live purchase, and the Central Bank says more digital services are coming. Health & Safety Law: A new Barbados Medical Products Bill aims to strengthen medicine regulation, including registration and marketing controls to curb counterfeit drugs and unsafe supply. Youth Tech & Skills: The Caribbean STEM Startup Challenge selected 16 ventures for a June 25–27 pitch event in Accra, with categories spanning biotech/health and other tech-forward themes. Agri Innovation: A UWI-linked Learning Cooperative pilot at Frederick Smith Secondary School re-engaged 15 at-risk boys using hydroponics and value-added produce. Caribbean Conservation Tech: The Tour de Turtles kicks off with satellite tracking of 10 endangered leatherbacks across the Caribbean. Regional Finance Tech: Abaxx Exchange expands market data distribution through LSEG. Public Health Push: Heart & Stroke Foundation launches a campaign to regulate junk food advertising around Barbados schools.
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