AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Energy: CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett is urging investment in renewable power, energy storage and stronger grids to cut fuel dependence and better protect the region from storms. Climate-Smart Farming: CARDI reports successful St. Vincent trials of drought-resistant, disease-tolerant tomato varieties, while a new FAO-supported greenhouse and hydroponic system at SVG Community College will give students hands-on training in modern crop production. Marine Science: Eighteen people have trained in standardised coral reef monitoring, building local capacity to guide marine management. Digital Business: Vincentian entrepreneur Nicholi John’s CaribeCatalog offers Caribbean businesses online storefronts, bookings and card payments in one platform. Youth Technology: Ten school teams have advanced to the iCode784 robotics finals, where students will compete in programming, engineering design and problem-solving for prizes of up to $15,000.
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