AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Safety & Fraud Watch: Industry Minister Delano Seiveright warned Jamaicans about a fake investment video using his image and an AI-generated voice, urging people not to send money or share personal details and to verify only through official channels. EV Push: Kintyre Holdings Jamaica says it’s entering the electric vehicle market via a partnership with Florida’s Rush Hour Engineering, rolling out JMEV EVs across Jamaica first, then the wider Caribbean. Digital Policy for Youth: Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) says Jamaica should strengthen online safety for children instead of a blanket social media ban under 16, pointing to bypass methods and calling for smarter protections. AI & Jobs Impact: New analysis suggests AI exposure could hit women harder in Jamaica, with tens of thousands of jobs at risk of elimination alongside broader workforce exposure. Climate & Risk: MS Amlin forecasts a quieter Atlantic hurricane season but still flags a meaningful chance of major storms, noting that even one storm can drive huge losses. Diaspora Tech & Development: The 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference closed with record attendance and renewed calls for diaspora partnerships, including tech and AI-focused collaboration. Infrastructure Resilience: The government says 55 bridges are earmarked under the Accelerated Bridge Programme, with designs aimed at stronger flood and storm resilience. Governance Shock: Calls are growing for Science/Tech minister Andrew Wheatley to step aside after Integrity Commission recommendations for illicit enrichment charges.
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