AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Culture Policy: The Carnival Development Corporation is drafting rules to limit AI use in Vincy Mas music after checks flagged AI-generated songs, with officials stressing AI can help refine work but must not replace human creativity. Public Safety Tech Upgrade: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has acquired advanced ballistics and forensic systems, including a Bullet Catcher and the IBIS BRASSTRAX platform, to speed up ballistic linking and strengthen investigations into gun crime. Forensic Lab Progress: National Security Minister St. Clair Leacock says work is underway to complete a domestic forensic laboratory, reducing dependence on regional labs and improving how evidence is processed. Renewables & Climate Resilience: Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday reiterated plans to expand solar power, while the GEF approved a $6.1m watershed restoration project using nature-based solutions in SVG’s south corridor. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The CRFM STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy steps for fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable options and cold storage support. Regional Media & AI: The Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s upcoming Guyana assembly will focus on how AI is reshaping Caribbean media production, trust, and newsroom practices.
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