AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDigital Trade Modernisation: St. Kitts and Nevis will host a World Bank-supported Electronic Single Window visioning workshop (30 Sept–1 Oct) to simplify and automate import/export document exchange and align with the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. AI Governance for Small States: Acting PM Geoffrey Hanley told UNGA81 that the next divide must not be digital, arguing AI readiness needs more than internet—covering computing, data, research, skills, energy, cybersecurity and investment. Telecom Leadership: Konris Maynard was elected President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, with a focus on strengthening regional digital development and cybersecurity. Youth + Tech Access: First Lady Diani Prince-Drew pushed for meaningful youth inclusion in global tech and education talks at Concordia, echoing the “Fostering the Future Together” push backed by major tech partners. Health Tech + Lab Standards: The JNF General Hospital lab is moving toward ISO 15189:2022 accreditation with PAHO/WHO and GLESSN support. Agro-Processing Boost: The Needsmust Agro-Processing Unit was recommissioned to cut post-harvest losses and expand value-added food production. Marine Waste Partnership: CFBC and TaiwanICDF formalised cooperation on recycling, circular economy, and marine litter prevention under PROMAR. Sickle Cell Global Push: OneSCD launched at UNGA81, with St. Kitts and Nevis among partners urging country-led scale-up of diagnosis and treatment.
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