AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Payments: Powertranz and Mastercard have launched a “Pay at the Table” service in Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago, letting diners pay by contactless Android devices or QR codes. Water Innovation: A Japanese company is testing home water-regeneration systems in Antigua and Barbuda, designed to reuse up to 97% of household wastewater. AI Safety: Barbados will host an international summit on November 23, bringing governments, scientists and technology firms together to discuss AI risks, access and inclusion. Weather Research: Data from the Barbados Cloud Observatory helped scientists show that marine clouds can produce drizzle with less water than expected, a finding that could improve weather models. Digital Forensics: Barbados accounted for 55% of cases received by the Regional Security System’s digital forensics lab in 2025, as phone data becomes central to serious crime investigations. Skills Training: New backhoe and skid-steer simulators at the Barbados Vocational Training Board will give trainees more hands-on equipment practice. Public Health: WHO and PAHO certified Barbados for eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission as a public health problem, after three years with no reported cases.
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