AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Infrastructure Debate: A proposed AI data centre is back in the spotlight after new MoUs, but critics warn Jamaica risks repeating the “promised much, delivered little” pattern—especially without smaller, proven digital foundations. Water & Climate Tech: Water Minister Matthew Samuda says NaRRA will overhaul Kingston and St Andrew’s failing sewerage with US$200M, while the PIOJ is set to buy a supercomputer to model and officially “cost out” heat’s economic impact. Regional AI Governance: St Kitts and Nevis’ UNESCO commission backs the CARICOM Artificial Intelligence Policy Roadmap, pushing humane, ethical AI that supports teachers, students, and public services. Utility Customer Experience: Jamaica’s NWC tops the 2025 Mystery Shopping Study for customer experience, with gains in call centre and in-store service. Digital Payments: The ECB selects 36 firms for a digital euro pilot starting in 2027, with Jamaica noted among the few countries already running CBDC pilots. STEM Youth Spotlight: PBS Jamaica backs Jamaica’s Drone Soccer team for the Korea FIDA International Cup, framing drone sport as engineering and problem-solving training. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: The UN seabed regulator defends its authority as The Metals Company seeks to halt an investigation into its conduct. Public Safety: Police Commissioner Kevin Blake flags domestic violence as a persistent threat despite falling murders, stressing early intervention via DVICs.
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