AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisaster Tech & Resilience: The Trinidad and Tobago Disaster Risk Management 2026 Conference and Expo is spotlighting tools for earlier risk detection and flood protection, including surveying and utility-location equipment plus flood barrier systems, with speakers stressing planning and public education. Public Safety Tech: TTPS says it supports body-worn cameras and has started procurement, issuing an Expression of Interest for suppliers ahead of a July 22, 2026 deadline, with emphasis on privacy, training, and proper data handling. UWI Research & Health: UWI promoted eight senior lecturers to Professor, including St Augustine academics in veterinary public health and epidemiology, applied mathematics, applied econometrics, and music—highlighting research spanning dementia, climate finance, and steelpan scholarship. Food Security in Action: CARDI showcased a successful black-eyed peas pilot in Warrenville, reporting strong germination and harvest in about 56–60 days, positioning the crop for agro-processing and school feeding support. Tourism + AI Push: YTEPP and TIATT discussed how tourism businesses can adopt AI and digital tools, alongside workforce training, to improve customer service and competitiveness. Local Tech for Transport: Tobago developer launches a real-time bus tracking app, aiming to make public transport easier to use. Sports & Community: TG Titans Cricket Team set for a Tobago tour (June 3–8) with matches against Club Crusoe Cuzins and Tobago Legends.
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