AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCBDC Push: eCurrency Mint says it’s now live in Jamaica with the world’s first ISO 20022-compliant CBDC-to-RTGS interface, aiming for real-time settlement and smoother currency lifecycle management. Disaster Readiness: Jamaica’s agriculture ministry is drafting a 10-year food security plan after Hurricane Melissa, while the wider region gets faster outbreak detection as CARPHA completes Molbio rapid PCR rollouts across 10 countries. Health & Families: Dr. Christopher Tufton outlines a “Five Pillars” approach to tackle Jamaica’s low fertility rate, including subsidised nursery/daycare fees and universal pre-K discussions, plus a separate pilot targeting period poverty in schools. Infrastructure Updates: Road work resumes on Oakland Crescent and Oakland Road under SPARK after technical delays, with $92m in upgrades. Sports & IP: JADCO spotlights intellectual property as a key to Jamaica’s sporting future. Local Education: Dinthill Technical High embraces a modular CSEC maths approach piloted by CXC. Regional Context: Curaçao is flagged as a model for stable year-round tourism demand, while Hurricane forecasters warn that even a quieter season can still bring dangerous impacts.
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