AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation & Digital Access: Flow Turks and Caicos donated 16 laptops to top primary and secondary graduates during graduation ceremonies, aiming to bridge the digital divide as students move into higher education. Financial Fraud Watch: The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission warned residents about scammers impersonating FSC officials using spoofed caller IDs and logos, stressing it will never call to request banking details, passwords, PINs, or money transfers. Marine Science & Forecasting: TCI hosted the first deployment of a regional marine observation network under CIMH’s RCCAME initiative, supported by the Caribbean Development Bank and the EU, to strengthen monitoring and improve marine forecasting across Caribbean states. Health Security (AMR): CARPHA completed a five-day technical visit to assess and upgrade TCI’s antimicrobial resistance detection, laboratory systems, surveillance, and biosafety, supporting regional health security. Workforce Skills for Marine Tourism: Invest TCI committed $26,750 to support 35 participants for STCW and sustainable flats-fishing guide certifications via TCFFA and TCICC, helping local operators formalize skills and raise service standards. Climate Conversation: TCI student Michael Saunders delivered a TEDxMcGill talk linking Caribbean climate vulnerability and “ecological debt” to global innovation and fairness for small island states. Regulatory Training (IFRS 17): TELUS Health delivered IFRS 17 training to FSC insurance supervision staff, strengthening oversight as insurers transition to the new accounting standard.
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