AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoBahamas Cabinet Shake-Up: Prime Minister Philip Davis’ second-term government is now taking shape after MPs were sworn in at Government House—Chester Cooper becomes Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Wayne Munroe is sworn in as Attorney General, and Fred Mitchell returns to Foreign Affairs, with more ministerial posts filled. Health Tech in the Region: Saint Lucia has completed a rapid PCR system rollout with CARPHA, promising multi-disease detection in under two hours—an upgrade aimed at faster outbreak response. Climate Science Spotlight: The Bahamas is set to host 200 global climate scientists next week for a major IPCC-linked meeting, positioning the country as an active voice in climate research and financing. Identity & Payments: Visa is rolling out tap-based digital identity verification with Fidelity Bank (Bahamas), aiming to replace passcodes with app-based confirmation. STEM Beyond the Islands: EU-backed fencing and monitoring gear has been handed over for the Mason River Protected Area in Jamaica, while the week also saw major AI and biotech updates across the wider region.
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