AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaribbean Tourism Tech & Travel: With visitor numbers hitting record highs, a new travel push urges people to “skip the crowds” by exploring lesser-known islands and local-guided experiences. Caribbean Finance for SMEs: The IFC has confirmed a US$15-million investment in the CARICOM Resilience Fund Debt Sub-Fund, with up to 70% earmarked for on-lending to medium-sized enterprises across 13 countries. Space Science: Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers report clear differences between the dawn and dusk atmospheres of exoplanet WASP-121 b, showing temperature and chemistry vary across its day-night boundary. Local Digital Skills: Export Saint Lucia’s four-day digital bootcamp trained 40+ MSMEs on cloud tools, AI, data analytics, e-commerce, and cybersecurity, with the top 20 set for tailored roadmaps. National Data Collection: Saint Lucia’s Central Statistical Office is using drones to update maps and improve survey reach, stressing it’s for statistics, not surveillance. Health & Innovation: Martinique says it can supply Guyana with radioactive drugs for cancer treatment—highlighting regional moves in radiopharmaceutical access. STEM in Healthcare: A Caribbean symposium highlighted practical EHR and workflow digitization, focusing on digitizing real clinic operations rather than just replacing paper.
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