AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Payments: Barbados made history with the launch of BiMPay, the national instant payment system, with PM Mia Mottley completing the first transaction after the Central Bank’s go-live event. Fintech Operations: Strong public demand drove more than 11,000 app downloads within minutes, causing temporary registration-code email delays for some Gmail users, while the payment rail stayed operational. Labour & Inclusion: Barbados also backed a landmark ILO convention for gig and platform workers, aiming to set global benchmarks on pay, protections, safety and how automated systems are used. Tourism Business: Barbados was named host destination for the 2027 Caribbean Travel Marketplace, a major B2B tourism event, as industry leaders tout the island’s continued leadership. Transport Economy: Uber defended its Barbados model amid taxi-operator concerns, saying it works with licensed drivers and follows official fare structures. Public Health & Food Policy: Health advocates welcomed reduced-sugar beverage reformulations and a renewed push to curb junk food marketing around schools. Governance & Compliance: Government moved ahead on beneficial ownership legislation, with a plan for a private central register to boost corporate transparency. Local Leadership: PM Mottley paid tribute to late Chief Fisheries Officer Dr Shelly-Ann Cox, who died after collapsing at a fisheries event.
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