AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoST&I Policy Push: Jamaica’s unified Science, Technology and Innovation roadmap—“House of Innovation” and the ST&I Strategic Plan 2026–2035—heads to Cabinet for approval, aiming to stop research and innovation from operating in silos. Early Childhood STEM: The NEST programme is scaling fast: trained educators and play-based science kits will reach 500 early childhood institutions nationwide by end-2026. Cybersecurity Overhaul: Jamaica is completing a Cybersecurity Standards Framework and moving to create the NCCAC to coordinate national cyber readiness, after 49 million cyberattack attempts were recorded in 2025. Disaster Resilience: Government is strengthening disaster response capacity as ODPEM evolves into a national resilience organisation, while a multi-agency team will assess Hurricane Melissa–damaged water systems in St. Ann. Tech for Skills: HEART/NSTA Trust digitised TVET courses for CARICOM’s TVET digitalisation pilot, and Jamaica Drone Soccer showcased STEM pathways at Jamaica House. Sports & Youth: A major league baseball coaching clinic brings MLB alumni to Kingston and Manchester youth. Hurricane Readiness: Liberty Caribbean says it’s fully prepared for the 2026 season, citing lessons from Melissa.
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