AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation Access: Education Minister Phillip Jackson says registration-type fees for Form 1 students entering public and government-assisted secondary schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be removed, aiming to cut costs for families. Biometric Borders: The U.S. and CARICOM countries signed a Biometric Border Security Agreement creating a Biometrics Data Sharing Partnership that lets border agents quickly cross-check fingerprints and facial scans, with a stated focus on security and travel vetting. Local Digital Skills: NCTI launched a Business and Technology Leadership Programme for 112 young entrepreneurs, training them in AI, QuickBooks, advanced Excel and digital marketing. Semiconductor Career Path: A Vincy engineer highlighted as advancing his career at TSMC in Taiwan, showing how regional talent is feeding into global tech. Agriculture Tech & Exports: SVG moves ahead with a National Geospatial Database and Management Information System for data-driven agriculture and coastal risk management, while IICA supports agro-processors to meet food safety and export standards. Regional Infrastructure: TerraMarine (including FlatironDragados-led partners) was selected as preferred proponent for Vancouver’s Roberts Bank Terminal 2 marine works expansion.
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