AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Education: UNESCO and UN partners are piloting connected learning systems in 54 Jamaican schools, with tools designed to support teaching and student learning. Kingston Tech: A new “See It. Snap It. Fix It” platform lets downtown businesses and residents report problems such as broken drains and garbage to relevant agencies, which are expected to respond with updates. Skills and AI: Digital executive Kemal Brown says Jamaica should invest in people, warning that AI-driven efficiency is reducing jobs in the BPO sector and calling for more training for higher-value work. Health Research: A study involving patients in Jamaica and Colombia found that combining blood-pressure medicines in one pill controlled hypertension more effectively over the long term than typical multi-pill treatment. Climate Science: UWI secured US$112,000 in scholarships for nine Caribbean students studying fields including climate science, meteorology, geoinformatics and engineering.
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