AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSTEM & Startup Culture: A new call to “build together” argues SVG’s tech talent keeps stalling because developers and founders work in isolation, urging one shared physical-and-virtual room for collaboration. Education Access: SVG ends registration-related fees for Form 1 students entering public and government-assisted private secondary schools, with schools issuing updated registration packages after “research and deliberation.” AI Readiness for the Caribbean: A regional explainer says AI is already in everyday business, and the real question is whether Caribbean small businesses can use it well. AgTech & Climate Finance: Grenada-based C-SAC’s climate-smart agriculture tool lands as a top global finalist for the 2026 FAO AgriInno Challenge, aiming for seed funding and a Rome showcase. Disaster Tech: NOAA strengthens tsunami preparedness in SVG, supporting hazard planning and Tsunami Ready recognition in Bequia. Digital Skills for Youth: NCTI launches a digital skills and leadership programme for 112 young entrepreneurs, including AI, QuickBooks, Excel and social media training. Regional Security Tech: The US and CARICOM sign a biometric border security data-sharing partnership to speed up automated checks, with a focus on reducing passport-program exploitation risks. Local Research & Talent: SVG’s embassy in Taiwan highlights Vincentians graduating and earning PhDs, including work on digital banking adoption and information management.
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