AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYouth Robotics: Four students from Dominica are competing in the FIRST Global Challenge in South Korea, which runs through October 10. Nature Isle Robotics’ wider team designed and built the robot for the international contest. College Innovation: Dominica State College secured four grants, including US$20,000 from ARIN to establish a Youth Internet Governance Lab where students can tackle campus connectivity issues. A new Wood Innovation Studio will combine traditional woodworking with modern technology and entrepreneurship training. Digital Health: CARICOM and regional partners are advancing a digital health strategy aimed at using technology to improve healthcare delivery, public health surveillance and workforce management. Internet Connectivity: EllaLink has moved its proposed Caribbean submarine cable gateway into development, with Dominica among the countries the eastern corridor could serve. Construction has not begun; financing and partner agreements are still needed. Clean Energy: Women-led businesses in Dominica can seek support through a Caribbean facility offering technical assistance and funding to develop and commercialise clean-energy solutions.
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