AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarine Conservation: Scientists used AI to map heat-resistant coral reefs across 71 countries, highlighting “sanctuaries” that could guide where governments spend to protect reefs as bleaching worsens. Regional Tax Tech: CARICOM tax administrators and revenue experts will meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration, with OECD-linked talks on tax and development. Local Skills & Tourism: Invest Turks and Caicos backed 35 participants with $26,750 for STCW and sustainable flats-fishing guide certifications via TCFFA and TCICC, aiming to raise service standards and access higher-value marine tourism work. Insurance Regulation Training: Telus Health delivered a four-module IFRS 17 training for the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission, strengthening supervision capacity during the accounting transition. AI Governance in TCI: Minister E. Jay Saunders represented Turks and Caicos at a regional AI workshop in Anguilla, focusing on AI in parliament, ethical governance, and digital transformation. Public Access to Information: A regional freedom of information review is being planned, with Turks and Caicos named among jurisdictions that already have such laws. Travel Safety (Global): Alerts warn that cannabis rules abroad can still mean serious penalties, even when products are carried accidentally.
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