AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Health & Public Services: A Tobago delegation visited Barbados to study how the island runs digital health systems, including the MedData platform and hospital-to-polyclinic information flows, with lessons aimed at improving Tobago’s electronic health records rollout. Mosquito Control Research: UWI Cave Hill scientists are preparing Barbados field trials of a lethal ovitrap, aiming to cut dengue by reducing reliance on chemicals for vector control. Cloud Science for Rainfall Forecasts: Researchers used a helium-filled CloudKite balloon-kite near Barbados to reveal hidden structures in warm clouds that help raindrops form, a step toward better rainfall and climate predictions. Education & Tech Skills: Barbados posted a 93.8% overall CAPE pass rate, with perfect results in subjects including Information Technology and Green Engineering. Justice Modernisation: Virtual hearings are set to begin at the Magistrates’ Court as Barbados modernises its criminal justice system using technology. Business Digitisation: The CDB and the Small Business Association of Barbados launched a regional push to help at least 150 MSMEs adopt digital solutions, with inclusion for women-led and underserved firms. AI Adoption Push: Barbados’ business minister warned that small businesses are hesitant about AI and urged faster uptake to avoid falling behind. Travel Tech & Data: A proposed real-time passenger data dashboard is being backed to improve border security and tourism planning. Local Housing Tech Delivery: NHC says nearly 500 families have received homes through early housing phases, with legal transfers for long-term tenants still underway.
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