AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCybersecurity Law Roadmap: Science/tech minister Andrew Wheatley says Jamaica is developing a new national cybersecurity law, with a drafting blueprint finished and a policy and legislative gap assessment due early in the new governance cycle. Disaster Tech for Fire Response: The Jamaica Fire Brigade is rolling out a Drone Unit with thermal-imaging drones to boost search-and-rescue and help incident commanders spot hotspots during fires. Hurricane Readiness for Water Systems: The National Irrigation Commission says it’s stress-testing and upgrading infrastructure ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, using lessons from Beryl and Melissa. Business Continuity Under Storm Pressure: A regional webinar warns Caribbean firms to treat resilience as a leadership issue, citing major GDP losses from hurricanes. Local STEAM in Agriculture: Titchfield High School’s expanded broiler programme adds a slaughterhouse and cooling system, boosting hands-on science and nutrition for athletes. Climate Signals: Ocean surface temperatures hit record highs in June, raising fears of harsher heat waves. Finance & Recovery: DBJ’s M5 Business Recovery Programme is supporting hurricane-impacted firms, including transport operators in Montego Bay. Tech & Policy Watch: A proposed US digital services tax could trigger tariff threats that may affect Jamaica’s economy.
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