AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPolice Modernisation: New Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce outlines a “renewal of purpose” for the Barbados Police Service, promising stronger discipline and a digital push to tackle more sophisticated, transnational crime. Instant Payments: The IMF weighs in on BiMPay, saying it could cut costs and boost inclusion, but flags adoption, privacy, governance and cybersecurity risks as the system beds in. EV Shift: Electric and hybrid vehicles now represent about 70% of new sales in Barbados, driven by tax incentives and cheaper running costs—while industry urges planning for the environmental side of the transition. Flooding & Infrastructure: The DLP demands urgent action on recurring KNR Husbands Highway flooding in St Peter, calling for drainage and stormwater assessments tied to nearby development. Regional Tech & Security: DHS and CARICOM IMPACS sign a biometric data-sharing partnership to improve border screening across participating countries. Education & Skills: UWI Global Campus marks 10 years of its youth employability programme, graduating 149 students. Healthcare Workforce: Covista and the Covista Foundation commit US$10m and 50,000 volunteer hours to expand and support the healthcare workforce. History & Research: A transatlantic trading history project is showcased in Kingstown, linking Barbados estates to wider Atlantic networks.
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