AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Humanitarian Impact: A report says U.S. energy pressure on Cuba is driving rolling blackouts of 12–20 hours, straining hospitals and forcing schools to adjust schedules. Agri-Tech & Youth Training: At Orange Hill Biotechnology Centre, the first young farmers’ cohort finished a 19-week programme with business plans using plant factories, tissue culture, composting and high-value crops. Food Systems Skills: The ROOTS Youth in Agriculture Programme is mixing value-added processing training with livestock visits and hands-on sessions on AI in agriculture. Powering Customer Service: VINLEC ran a two-day workshop to upgrade staff skills in customer engagement, communication and service recovery as it rolls out new technologies. Regional Connectivity: SVG unveiled a branded InterCaribbean aircraft, pitching better air access as a boost for tourism and local businesses. Agriculture Internships: Zero Hunger Trust Fund launched a six-week science internship placing 45 youths with 23 host partners across crop, livestock, agri-processing, agri-business and research. Public Sector Modernization: The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force launched a Human Resource Handbook covering training, promotions, IT, wellness and grievance procedures.
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