AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoRegional Tech & Connectivity: interCaribbean Airways has been named Official Airline Partner for CTO’s SOTIC 2026 in Georgetown, with a 25% delegate/member flight discount aimed at boosting Caribbean participation. Civic Tech in Barbados: TouchStar’s Pearly app is drawing thousands of users during Crop Over, led by a live band tracker and real-time public reporting that’s also being used to log potholes and track bus routes. Education Digitisation: EduConnect, a new paid app, is rolling out to streamline school–parent communication and cut teacher admin load, with early use already in five schools. Public Health & Workplace Support: QEH breastfeeding advocates say mothers often stop exclusive breastfeeding when returning to work, pushing for breastfeeding-friendly workplaces with proper spaces to pump and store milk. Local Infrastructure & Mobility: Barbados’ Chamberlain “Swing Bridge” is limiting pedestrian access with fixed opening schedules, and businesses say it’s hitting lunchtime foot traffic. Science & Safety: A minor 3.5 quake was recorded east of Saint Vincent, with no damage reported. Digital Government Capability: A new study stresses that future-proofing government digital services must include citizen skills and trust, not just systems and staff.
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