AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation Tech & Policy: Jamaica’s Education Transformation Oversight Committee says it’s at 43% progress implementing the JETC’s 365 recommendations, with 207 initiatives underway and a target of 53% by March 2027 as AI is expected to reshape teaching and learning. Urban Resilience & Engineering: The Urban Development Corporation signed a consultancy contract to start feasibility studies and detailed designs for Segment 2 of the Kingston Harbour Walk—about 10 km from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade to Harbour View—funded with support from the Caribbean Development Bank. Housing Sustainability: JPNDC’s Mildred Hailey Apartments Building 2 earned Phius Passive House Design Certification, a milestone for energy-efficient, climate-resilient affordable housing. Road Safety Tech: The JN Foundation is pushing for faster enforcement of Jamaica’s new motorcycle helmet standard and stronger port inspections to block substandard helmets. Digital Skills in TVET: CARICOM reports its Digitalisation of TVET Delivery work is boosting regional capacity, with pilot countries integrating solutions into local platforms. Regional Tech Events: CANTO’s annual telecom and tech conference is set for Aug 9–12 in Punta Cana, under “Elevate the Caribbean.”
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