AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoYouth Innovation: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College lecturer Jameliah Crick has launched a six-week tourism marketing project, putting 44 students into creative teams to promote the country and support local causes through digital content and live campaigns. Regional Research: Vincentian economist Dr. Dalano DaSouza and co-author Dr. Dennis McCall Jr. won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s inaugural intelligence award for research into why residents choose overseas trips over regional travel, surveying 1,103 people across 23 jurisdictions. Robotics: Team SVG placed 13th globally at the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, making it the Caribbean’s top-performing team and advancing to the playoffs. Emergency Technology: NEMO is seeking contractors to equip pilot emergency operations centres in Barrouallie and Georgetown with resilient communications, including repeater networks and satellite backup, alongside reliable water and structural upgrades. Digital Skills: SVGCC’s inaugural education conference will include a mathematics, science and technology track, inviting educators to share classroom research and practical approaches. Business Connectivity: A Caribbean Development Bank-backed project will help Vincentian and other regional small businesses adopt digital tools. Separately, a US-funded regional submarine cable programme aims to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network resilience.
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