AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarine Safety: A rare barracuda bite during a Turks and Caicos vacation left a 13-year-old Texas girl needing surgery, after she felt sudden pressure while doing a handstand in the water. Regulation & AI Skills: The Bahamas Insurance Commission is expanding its InsurTech compliance and innovation push with an AI component, launching an eight-week online course that feeds into an innovation hub for regulated ventures. STEM in the Caribbean (Education): United Way Turks and Caicos’ Summer Enrichment Camp is running through July 24 with daily Maths and English plus themed Science Day, Art Day, Sports Day, and Communications Day, aiming to boost literacy for 150+ children. Local Tech & Innovation (Boats): A Finnish-built Axopar is being used in Turks and Caicos as a shark-tagging research vessel, showing how new marine tech can support local science and conservation. Regional Policy Tech: CARICOM’s COTA conference in Guyana (July 27–31) will focus on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration, bringing tech and analytics into compliance and services. Tourism Tech/Infrastructure (Aviation): InterCaribbean Airways unveiled a branded aircraft for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, highlighting connectivity as a driver for tourism growth.
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