AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Work Skills: PwC says AI is boosting demand for uniquely human skills in Jamaica’s global services—critical thinking, communication, leadership and judgement—while AI-related jobs grow far faster than the overall market. Education & Inclusion: A special education diagnostic centre is set to open in Portland in September, cutting the need for families in eastern parishes to travel to Kingston for assessments. Public ID & Banking: Jamaica’s NIDS card is now accepted across the banking sector, with simplified due diligence for low-risk accounts—though requirements can vary by transaction. Energy Policy Debate: Jamaica’s SMR proposal is being pushed for tougher public scrutiny, with calls for a real comparative feasibility study before any commitment. Grid Affordability: A national electricity affordability target is flagged as missing from Jamaica’s energy planning, as the country debates solar, nuclear, LNG and batteries. Sports Tech: Jamaica’s drone soccer team gets $1.35m to compete in South Korea, highlighting STEM skills through the fast-growing sport. Agritech & Plant Health: A new Seed and Nursery Certification Unit at Bodles aims to protect plant health and improve food security by certifying disease-free planting material. Fraud & Finance: MOCA urges stronger anti-fraud collaboration across institutions, regulators and law enforcement, calling fraud intelligence a shared national asset.
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