AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCybersecurity Boost: Trinidad and Tobago has joined the Latin American and Caribbean Cyber Competence Centre (LAC4) to strengthen national cyber resilience and protect critical infrastructure as threats grow more sophisticated. Public Health Lab Upgrade: CARPHA launched an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Regional Reference Laboratory in Jamaica, expanding the Caribbean’s lab referral network to improve AMR surveillance and diagnostic capacity. Local Science Discovery: T&T scientists helped lead a deep-sea expedition that surfaced what appears to be a new deep-sea octopus species, with only one known specimen so far. STEM Education Push: Brightstar’s Coding & Robotics Rock! Camp trained students across the region, including T&T, using AI model building and VEX robotics to build future-ready skills. Regional Policy on AI: The Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence called for a united Caribbean approach to responsible AI adoption, highlighting T&T’s VerifyTT and community AI centres. Trade Pressure (Regional Impact): The US imposed forced-labour tariffs affecting Trinidad and Tobago (10%) and other Caribbean countries, adding new compliance pressure on supply chains.
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