AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI & Skills in the ECCU: The ECCB wrapped up its 2026 Generative AI and Python Summer Camp with a public chatbot and multimedia showcase in St Kitts and Nevis on 28 Aug, where students presented solutions for banking, credit reporting, electricity, ports, social security, taxation and water services. Energy Efficiency for Buildings: Saint Lucia will host a CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code meeting (31 Aug–3 Sep) to review and update regional standards and minimum energy performance rules for public and commercial buildings. Health Capacity Boost: PAHO/WHO and partners trained about 25 health professionals across seven Eastern Caribbean countries on managing severe infections and critical illness, including stronger simulation and point-of-care ultrasound skills. Local Governance: Vieux-Fort’s new mayor, Rhyesa Joseph, was sworn in with promises of a “new era” focused on community-led development and better respect for municipal workers. Education Results: Saint Lucia posted its strongest CSEC performance in six years, but Mathematics remains the biggest challenge, with more than half of candidates failing. Agriculture Research: SALCC’s farm is running climate- and disease-focused crop trials, including protected bell pepper variety testing using climate-smart practices and biological pest control.
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