The Future Caribbean Podcast

Unlocking Efficiency: A New Era for Land Transactions

Lily Dash

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This report details a Barbados government colloquium focused on modernizing the land transaction process. The meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister, involved various stakeholders including the Bar Association, Land Registry, and government agencies. Discussions centered on removing bottlenecks, improving efficiency, and leveraging technology like digitization and AI. Key issues included staffing shortages at the Land Registry, outdated legislation, and the need for better inter-agency data sharing. The report concludes with numerous action items and timelines for addressing these challenges to make land transactions faster and more transparent.