AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElectricity Costs: LUCELEC says September 2026 fuel surcharge is 35.6 cents per kWh, tied to higher August international oil prices (about US$91/barrel) and part of its hedging strategy to smooth volatility. AI Governance: UN leaders warn of “colonisation by data,” urging developing countries to get a real voice in AI rules, plus fair access, skills support, and protection for local languages and cultures. Climate Finance: Vulnerable nations at UNGA reject “climate debt traps,” calling for grants and faster funding instead of loans that divert money from health, education, and recovery. Digital ID & Fintech: Saint Lucia is moving toward a cross-sector regulatory sandbox for digital ID and payments under its DigiGov programme, with ECLAC support, to test use cases before scaling. Local Innovation: Two Saint Lucian startups (Medial Health and Rifbid) placed among the top five business plans at the Caribbean SEED STEM challenge in Barbados. Tech & Privacy Courts: US courts dismiss or narrow major biometric privacy cases involving Ring and Meta, shaping how biometric data claims may be handled. Energy/Tech Ecosystem: Bank of Saint Lucia backs Orbtronics’ Innovation Summit 2026, pitching Saint Lucia as a “Silicon Forest” hub.
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