AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAgricultural Research: Vincentian scientist Professor Leonard O’Garro will chair CARDI’s Board of Directors through 2029, guiding regional research in biotechnology, plant health and climate-resilient farming. STEM Scholarships: Eight students earned national scholarships, including six CAPE scholars with strong results in computer science, mathematics and sciences. Health Technology: New PAHO agreements aim to cut the cost of high-quality HPV tests by 30% to 70% across Latin America and the Caribbean, widening access to cervical cancer screening. Regional Data: OECS workshops in SVG helped build the technical systems and skills for a catalogue that will make regional surveys and datasets easier to find and access. Farm Innovation: SVG Community College received a greenhouse and hydroponic system for hands-on training, while CARDI trials in Belair have highlighted tomato varieties bred to withstand drought, heat and disease. Reef Science: Local teams trained to assess coral health using standard methods, with their findings intended to inform marine management.
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