AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Transformation: Fujitsu Caribbean launched its Digitisation Operations Centre (“The Engine Room”) in St Andrew, converting paper records into structured, searchable data for secure government and AI-ready systems, supporting projects like RGD records and National Land Agency e-titling. Education & Skills: e-LJam is expanding Tablet in Schools with laptops, interactive panels, connectivity, solar power, Micro:bit devices for grades 4–6, and more classroom tech for 2026–27. STEM Talent Pipeline: Jamaica’s five competitors head to the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai (Sept 22–27) in tech disciplines including autonomous mobile robotics, ICT network infrastructure, unmanned aerial systems, and optoelectronics. Public Health Preparedness: PAHO reports Jamaica completed an IHR Voluntary External Evaluation Plus Immunisation mission, reviewing national capacities across ministries and agencies. Workforce Safety & Infrastructure: NMIA apron reconstruction is moving ahead with new safeguards for workers as a US$51m contract gathers pace. Corrections Reform: Jamaica hosted a regional prison reform conference where leaders discussed modernising services and building a Caribbean Correctional Academy. Youth & Learning Tech Debate: The Jamaica Teachers’ Association renewed calls for a national screen time policy, warning that heavy tablet use harms children’s motor skills and engagement.
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