AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCancer Care Upgrade: Saint Lucia officially launched its National Cancer Registry to strengthen cancer surveillance, improve data for prevention and control, and guide better patient care, with partners including CARPHA and PAHO/WHO. Rehabilitation Tech: The Government handed 10 laptop computers to inmates at Bordelais Correctional Facility to expand education and vocational training, aiming to support successful reintegration. Youth, Drones & STEAM: Taiwan’s youth ambassadors program adds drone operators for visits to Caribbean allies, while Saint Lucia’s Faces of Development STEAM Camp welcomed about 60 students for hands-on robotics, biology, theatre arts and math-focused learning. Regional Health Education: The REACH project launched a webinar series on adolescent health across Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, covering mental health, nutrition, stigma reduction and parent-teen communication. Earthquake Watch: A minor quake (M3.5) was recorded east of Saint Vincent with no immediate damage reports. Local Tech & Data Debate: A Saint Lucia-focused discussion challenges pesticide-use claims, arguing for stronger local records and farmer training to improve real-world data. Space Hardware Spotlight: VORAGO Technologies climbed the Inc. 5000 list for rad-hard satellite and deep-space microchips. Banking & Fintech: Belize Bank announced a digital modernization partnership with Backbase to boost AI-native onboarding and business cash-flow visibility. Energy/Climate Risk Angle: UWI experts warn the Caribbean faces real risks from radioactive fallout, linking nuclear technology and regional preparedness.
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