AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaritime Safety & Governance: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali has sworn in a five-member international Commission of Inquiry into the MV Barima ferry disaster, tasked with uncovering what happened, why it happened, and what reforms can prevent repeats—though the local press was notably excluded from the swearing-in ceremony, which was streamed via social media. Public Health Tech: CARPHA has expanded antimicrobial resistance surveillance by introducing whole genome sequencing at its Port of Spain Medical Microbiology Laboratory, strengthening regional outbreak investigations and genomic monitoring. Local STEM & Workforce: Trinidad and Tobago’s Health Minister says the country faces a nursing shortage, with a COSTAATT Nursing Assistant Programme set to start training in September (200 assistants) and another intake in January. Science Discovery: A rare flapjack octopus was filmed during a deep-sea expedition off Trinidad and Tobago, adding to local marine research momentum. AI & Business: Gregory Fernandez launched Intellico AI Agency Limited, pitching a multi-territory software suite aimed at helping organisations operate globally. Education & Scholarships: UTT hosted ‘Uhuru: Celebrating Freedom’ for African Emancipation Day, while 18 students received Chinese Ambassador Scholarships for academic excellence.
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