AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCaribbean Connectivity: EllaLink officially launches the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway, a new fibre-optic submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western segment for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire—aiming for service by end-2029. Regional Tech & AI Policy: CARICOM Chair Philip J. Pierre urges stronger multilateral action at UNGA, including on AI governance and support for vulnerable states. Digital Data Risks: UN leaders warn of “colonisation by data,” calling for fair AI regulation, technology access and protection for local languages and cultures. Health Tech in St. Lucia: TheLifeCo St Lucia rolls out a GLP-1 weight-loss drug management programme with tailored pathways for optimisation, side-effect support, and transition/maintenance. Innovation & Startups: Two Saint Lucian teams—Medial Health and Rifbid—place among top business plans at the Caribbean SEED STEM challenge in Barbados. STEM for Food Security: Caribbean Blue Foods workshop (Sept 29–Oct 2) spotlights climate-resilient aquaculture as a science-and-jobs solution. Energy Costs: LUCELEC sets September 2026 fuel surcharge at 35.6 cents per kWh, tied to higher August fuel prices. Maritime Sustainability: Caribbean port leaders return from Europe with priorities to cut emissions, improve resilience and strengthen port competitiveness.
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