AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Finance: Wizdom-CRM says it has launched the Caribbean’s first multi-provider “Super AI Engine” aimed at boosting financial literacy and learning across the region, integrating models from OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini and self-hosted AI. Education Reform: Barbados’ Ministry of Education Transformation plans to phase out the common entrance exam from September, replacing it with continuous assessment over two years to track both academic and skill development. Public Health Tech & Lab Capacity: Barbados’ Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has been designated a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for antimicrobial resistance surveillance, supporting regional testing, training and whole genome sequencing. Payments & Fintech: The Central Bank of Barbados launched BiMPay, a 24/7 instant payment system connecting banks and credit unions and enabling transfers via phone numbers, email and QR codes. Health Policy & Food Industry: Barbados is engaging the food industry to reformulate products and improve healthier food environments as NCD treatment costs top $825m annually. Legal Watch: A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Barbados government over alleged injuries after AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination in 2021. Energy Security: The IDB approved a US$150m programme to strengthen Barbados’ energy security, modernize the electricity sector and cut exposure to import price swings.
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