AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJamaica–Ghana Tech & Trade Push: President John Dramani Mahama’s state visit to Kingston is driving new cooperation on trade, transport and education, including plans to fast-track direct flights between Accra and Montego Bay and expand maritime links. Disaster Resilience & Oversight: Jamaica’s reconstruction gets a governance boost as JAMRROC chair Prof. Peter Blair Henry pledges oversight for long-term recovery after Hurricane Melissa. Satellite Connectivity Under Pressure: A new study says Starlink’s Jamaica user base jumped after Hurricane Melissa, showing both demand and strain on satellite broadband in disaster-hit conditions. Local AI Build-Out: Amber National AI Lab launches with a goal to train Jamaican engineers and develop the island’s first locally built large language model. Agri Tech for Hot, Dry Weather: Jamaica is planting 100 Kenyan Wambugu apple trees for tropical import substitution, while RADA and farmers’ programmes prioritize irrigation-ready growers amid drought impacts. Health Systems Upgrade: GWest moves from ambulatory to hospital status, paving the way for expanded inpatient services and a planned laparoscopic surgical system. Cyber-Safety & Scams: IOM urges Jamaicans to report human trafficking, warning traffickers increasingly use online job scams to recruit victims.
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