AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarine Monitoring Upgrade: Turks and Caicos has hosted the first deployment of a new regional marine observation network, installing a marine observation device as part of CIMH’s RCCAME initiative to boost marine monitoring and forecasting across CMO member states. Public Health & Lab Capacity: CARPHA completed a five-day technical visit to strengthen Turks and Caicos’ ability to detect, monitor, and respond to antimicrobial resistance, focusing on lab systems, AMR surveillance, biosafety, and data management. Digital Skills for Students: Flow Turks and Caicos donated 16 laptops to top primary and secondary graduates, aiming to help bridge the digital divide as students move into higher education. Education & Food Tech: St. Joseph’s Academy used EC$12,500 in Junior Chef prize funds to buy two commercial convection ovens, upgrading practical training in its Food and Nutrition program. Cyber/Scam Warning: The Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission warned residents and businesses about scammers spoofing official logos and calling to request sensitive banking information. STEM-Adjacent Regional Tech Policy: CARICOM tax administrators meet in Guyana (27–31 July) on “Smart, Data-Driven and AI-Enabled” tax administration, highlighting how AI and analytics are being used to improve compliance and services. Local Tech in the Spotlight: KuCoin’s 9th anniversary “Beyond the Signal” campaign and Tomorrowland activation were promoted from Providenciales, tying rewards and ecosystem growth to its trust-first messaging.
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