AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Digital Governance: Turks and Caicos’ Minister E. Jay Saunders took part in a regional AI workshop in Anguilla, focusing on how AI can support parliaments with better accessibility, casework, public engagement, and legislative efficiency. Marine Science for Climate Resilience: Scientists mapped heat-resistant coral reefs across 71 countries using AI, pointing to “climate sanctuaries” where conservation funding could protect marine life as bleaching worsens. Local Skills & Marine Tourism: Invest TCI backed 35 participants with $26,750 in technical assistance to earn STCW and sustainable flats-fishing guide certifications via the TCFFA–TCICC partnership, building a more formal, higher-value marine tourism workforce. Financial Regulation Training: Telus Health delivered IFRS 17 training to the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission to strengthen insurer supervision during the accounting transition. Regional Policy & Data-Driven Tax: CARICOM tax administrators are set to meet in Georgetown, Guyana, to discuss “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration for sustainable revenue. Public Information & Transparency: A regional freedom of information review is being considered, with Turks and Caicos named among countries that already have FOI laws.
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