AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStandards and Quality: Saint Lucia’s Bureau of Standards is gathering stakeholder input for the country’s first National Standardisation Strategy, which aims to strengthen regulations, improve product and service quality, and support trade and competitiveness. Digital Health: Saint Lucia joined Taiwan’s Global Health and Welfare Forum, where officials discussed using AI, data and digital tools in healthcare while protecting privacy and security. Agricultural Innovation: Roseau Combined School won Saint Lucia’s agri-innovation competition with an idea to use liquid made from soaked banana peels in crop production; other student projects explored ways to turn agricultural waste into useful products. Regional Connectivity: A US$340-million U.S. package for the Caribbean and Central America includes funding for digital infrastructure, including a submarine-cable programme intended to expand reliable high-speed internet. AI in Banking: Bank of Nevis leaders met in Saint Lucia to discuss how AI and digital services could improve customer experience and strengthen regional financial institutions.
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