AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism + AI Push: Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism reaffirmed its plan to integrate AI and digital tools into tourism, aiming for smarter visitor services, marketing, training and crisis management. Education + GIS: Prime Minister Andrew Holness launched the MapMakers pilot to modernise geography teaching in eight high schools using GIS tools. Innovation Funding: The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) rolled out R&D Vouchers, offering up to $2.35M per project to help innovators validate prototypes and reach market. Cybersecurity Lawmaking: Jamaica is moving toward a Cybersecurity Act to require secured data systems and penalties for breaches, while keeping the Cybercrimes Act in place. Digital Skills for Seniors: 91 seniors completed the HEART/NSTA Trust ICT Proficiency programme, boosting smartphone and computer confidence. Clean Energy for Women: The Caribbean Development Bank launched a US$500,000 facility to support women-led clean energy businesses across the region. Public Health + Work Disruption: JMDA says only emergency services will run for doctors for 24 hours amid an overtime compensation dispute. Aviation Safety: A construction worker died during steel erection work at Sangster International Airport; work was suspended and police are investigating.
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