AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Skills Push: The Caribbean Science Foundation has launched the Caribbean Computer Coding Workshops (C3W) to close ICT gaps, targeting low-income youth, girls and young women, and persons with disabilities—because coding is becoming as basic for entry-level jobs as spreadsheets. Public Health Tech: CARPHA says Molbio rapid PCR testing platforms are now installed across 10 countries, including Dominica and Saint Lucia, cutting outbreak detection to under two hours. Regional Tourism Tech & Data: CHTA and Amadeus unveiled the 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends Report, pointing to a shift toward higher-value, year-round demand—Latin America is the standout growth engine. Earthquake Aftershocks: A powerful 6.0 quake rattled the Eastern Caribbean on May 16, with tremors felt across multiple islands and no major tsunami threat reported. Community & Inclusion: UNESCO highlighted classroom efforts in Dominica to bridge language barriers for students from across the region.
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