AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster Recovery Planning: NaRRA says it will review Cabinet-referred reconstruction projects over the next few months, focusing on sequencing and resilience planning after Hurricane Melissa. Tourism Innovation: TEF selected 15 entrepreneurs for Cohort Three of its Tourism Innovation Incubator, with a new AI-powered prototype track, and TEF is pushing participants to build wealth from tourism ideas. Special Education Upgrades: Digicel Foundation will renovate and expand the Port Maria Special Education Unit in St. Mary, moving it from container classrooms to proper facilities, while Mico CARE Centre received upgraded inclusive learning spaces. Education & Tech Access: The Ministry of Education will keep close oversight on rebuilding hurricane-damaged schools, and the Labour Ministry targets 400 more senior citizens for digital literacy training. STEM Pipeline: SRC’s Summer Attachment Programme trained 240 teachers to deliver more practical, student-centred STEM lessons. Health & Safety Signals: A new survey reports worsening student mental health, including higher suicidal thoughts and attempts, described as a distress signal. Business & Exports: JMEA says manufactured exports are still growing despite setbacks, and urges MSMEs to strengthen quality systems and market compliance. Cybersecurity Scholarship: NCB Foundation awarded a $600,000 scholarship to a student shifting into networking with cyber security. Leadership Appointments: JN Bank named Luwanna Williams managing director, effective Sept. 7.
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