AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Food Security: CARICOM and partners are set to host a Sept 3 webinar on climate-resilient agriculture, focusing on adaptation, mitigation and innovation to help cut the region’s food import bill. Digital Governance: President Ali says online defamation and harassment should be challenged through the courts, with the government reviewing laws like the Cybercrime Act to curb abuse. AI for Regional Markets: A Caribbean Stock Market AI game is being developed to help people across the region learn investing basics via simulated trading ahead of deeper capital-market integration. Digital Health Skills: Guyana’s Digital Health Training Institute graduates (15) are set to support the national Electronic Health Record and other digital health systems. Water Infrastructure: Bath, West Coast Berbice’s new treatment plant is on track for Dec 31 completion, with contractors warned of liquidated damages for delays. Health Projects & Legal Action: Government moves to recover about €30M in performance bonds after terminating two hospital contracts, with disputes heading to ICC arbitration. Gold Exploration: Greenheart Gold starts a 2,000m diamond drill program at Tosso Creek in Suriname, targeting depth continuity and structural controls. Education & Learning Continuity: Region Four in Jamaica expanded a six-day-a-week online learning push after Hurricane Melissa, using exam data to target weak subjects. Media & Tech in the Caribbean: The CBU’s “Caribbean Media & AI” showcase highlights AI integration in newsrooms and broadcast tech across the region.
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