AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Services Tech: Government and funeral directors agreed emergency measures to speed up burial and cremation warrants, tackling Coroner’s Office delays and even network problems by setting up a dedicated processing hub. Climate & Data for Fisheries: Barbados and the EU discussed using detection tools and better mechanisation to track and remove sargassum seaweed, with Barbados set to join an EU-Caribbean sargassum conference in Mexico. Agriculture Innovation: IICA says a regional centre of agricultural innovation will be established in Jamaica, plus a Barbados agricultural health and food safety hub, as pests, costs and climate shocks pressure food systems. Health Monitoring: A Barbados study finds men are becoming more vigilant about prostate health through PSA testing. Skills & Security Tech: Barbados won its first-ever WorldSkills medal—Khajon Albert took bronze in Intelligent Security Technology in Shanghai—highlighting the push to train to international standards. AI Governance: Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced Barbados will host a UN AI scientific panel meeting in November as safeguards struggle to keep up with fast-moving AI. Biosecurity: Caribbean countries met in Barbados to strengthen African swine fever preparedness by updating rapid response plans.
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