AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Security & Labs: Turks and Caicos partnered with CARPHA on a five-day technical visit to strengthen antimicrobial resistance detection, lab systems, surveillance, and regional health security, including reviews of biosafety, staffing, data handling, and TB referral pathways. STEM Learning & Literacy: United Way’s Summer Enrichment Camp topped 150 children enrolled, running through July 24 with daily Maths and English plus themed Science Day and other hands-on activities aimed at building a love of reading. Career Skills in Food Tech: St. Joseph’s Academy used EC$12,500 from the Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition to buy two commercial convection ovens, upgrading practical Home Economics training with industry-standard equipment. Climate Innovation Spotlight: TCI student Michael Saunders delivered a TEDxMcGill talk framing Caribbean climate vulnerability and “ecological debt,” positioning small island innovation and resilience in the global conversation. Marine Conservation Science: A new international study mapped heat-resistant coral reefs across 71 countries using AI, pointing to where conservation funding could best protect ocean life. Local Capacity Building (Tourism Skills): Invest Turks and Caicos committed $26,750 to support 35 participants for STCW and sustainable fly-fishing guide certifications, backed by a TCFFA–TCICC curriculum. Regulatory Tech Training: Telus Health delivered IFRS 17 training to the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission to improve insurer supervision during the accounting transition.
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