AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoSolar Resilience in Action: Prime Minister Philip Davis commissioned completed rooftop solar installations under the Reconstruction with Resilience in the Energy Sector in The Bahamas (RRESB), framing solar as a step toward stronger energy security and a more climate-ready future. AI & Safety: UNESCO launched a Caribbean report on how AI is reshaping technology-facilitated gender-based violence, warning that online abuse is accelerating “at the speed of a click.” Public Health Tech: BahamasEMR+ (BEMR) marked its one-year milestone, with officials saying the localized electronic medical record system is improving clinic operations and patient care after a pilot rollout and ongoing fixes. Nonprofit Digital Infrastructure: ORG and tech firm Novio Group signed an MOU to build Map4Good Bahamas, a public directory and interactive platform for non-profit and faith-based organizations, with a demo planned for July 7. Local Research Talent: Young Bahamian biomedical scientist Archanae Cambridge highlighted her bacteriophage research background and hopes to grow homegrown science capacity in The Bahamas. Marine Conservation Pipeline: MSC Foundation expanded marine science opportunities by welcoming BAMSI interns to Ocean Cay’s MSC Marine Reserve, blending classroom learning with hands-on conservation work. Road Safety Call: A public health-focused plea urged The Bahamas to move beyond condolences and driver reminders by publishing a road safety action plan with enforcement, licensing review, and measurable targets. Captive Dolphin Debate: World Day for Captive Dolphins renewed scrutiny of dolphinariums and “swimming with dolphins,” citing research on dolphin cognition and documented stress and welfare harms in captivity.
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