A new locally developed mobile application – “Pearly” – promises to change how Barbadians report problems and access public services, offering a single, streamlined channel to connect directly with government agencies and track responses in real time.

Developed by the technology company TouchStar Group, “Pearly” was launched on Tuesday, with the firm’s founder and CEO, Ramon Drummett, demonstrating the platform’s capabilities and showing how it simplifies interactions with the more than 150 government entities currently operating on the island.

The app also includes real-time Transport Board bus location information to help travellers plan their commute.