AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOverseas Territories Diplomacy: The UK’s new Minister for Overseas Territories, Uma Kumaran, held her first video call with the 14 OT leaders, including Turks and Caicos Premier André Ebanks, focusing on climate adaptation and resilience, AI, economic growth, and tackling violence against women and girls. Climate & Resilience Research: A TEDx talk by Turks and Caicos-raised student Michael Saunders argues the Caribbean needs stronger international investment partnerships to reduce the economic hit from hurricanes. Coastal Conservation & Evolution: New reporting revisits how hurricanes Irma and Maria reshaped Turks and Caicos anoles—prompting evolved toe and limb traits that help them cling through extreme winds. Higher Education Leadership: TC Community College President Dr. Candice Williams was appointed First Vice-President of ACHEA for 2026–2028, boosting regional collaboration in Caribbean tertiary education. STEM-Adjacent Tech & Health: Lonza Capsugel highlighted capsule-in-capsule tech aimed at better delivery of acid-sensitive digestive enzymes, using GI simulation models. AI Workforce Risk: A World Bank report finds high-income countries face the highest job displacement risk from AI automation. Crypto Payments Utility: KuCoin Pay launched a gift card solution for distributing stablecoins (USDT/USDC) via bulk issuance and API integration.
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