AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoScience & Innovation Funding: Jamaica’s Office of the Prime Minister has extended the application deadline for the 2026 National Medal for Science and Technology and National Innovation Awards to Monday, September 14, with universities, research institutions and industry groups eligible to nominate. Innovation-to-Market Push: The Scientific Research Council and Development Bank of Jamaica are partnering with OPM to move award winners from recognition to commercialization via technical help, development support, financing and market testing. Health Research Boost: The Ministry of Health & Wellness awarded nearly $48 million for five Research for Wellness Fund projects tackling mental health, breast cancer, air pollution and NCD wellness. STEM Youth Pipeline: UTech’s STEM Summer Camp trained about 100 students in AI, robotics, engineering and climate-focused sustainability, including a field trip to the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard base. Tourism Resilience on Global Stage: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett was named co-chair of World Economic Forum Tourism Day 2026, aiming to strengthen people-focused resilience and real-time risk intelligence. Port Planning: Port Authority of Jamaica opened a tender for design studies for a mixed-use port at Yallahs (St Thomas) and a marina at Lucea (Hanover). Education Accountability: Calls for accountability grew after thousands of students missed CXC exams, raising concerns about wasted public subsidies.
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