AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Democracy: Prime Minister Andrew Holness warned Caribbean leaders that fast-moving AI and social media are fuelling misinformation that can undermine democracy, stressing that technology must stay “the servant of democracy.” Education Tech & Access: Campus Without Walls named a new CEO to expand virtual statewide classes, using technology to connect students and teachers and add more course options. Coral Science & Climate: NEPA begins coral spawning observation dives, saying reef health has slipped to “critical” and resilient corals are being targeted for restoration. Jamaican Tech Export: Amber Group says its Amber IoT hardware has now surpassed one million devices deployed across Africa, supporting utilities, logistics, security and smart monitoring. Drought Impacts: A study links the Caribbean’s early wet-season drought to human-caused climate change, with Jamaica’s rainfall down and dry spells more likely. Health Research Funding: Jamaica’s Ministry of Health awarded $48 million to support public health research through its Research for Wellness Fund. Food Security: Jamaica’s food production fell 15% due to drought, with farmers urged toward water-saving tech like hydroponics and aquaponics. Digital Justice (Regional): Barbados plans Zoom hearings at magistrates’ courts to modernise proceedings and cut remand and transport burdens.
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