AGP Executive Report

Digital Transport: Anguilla has launched a locally developed platform for booking and paying online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services, bringing digital convenience to residents, visitors and transport operators. Eye Health: Antigua and Barbuda will host the inaugural Global Summit for Eye Health in November, with more than 100 countries and organizations backing a compact to expand access to eye care. Youth & Technology: Findings from a CARICOM youth survey, including young people’s views on technology, will inform regional policy discussions at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus on November 4. Cybersecurity: Liberty Caribbean is warning that AI is making impersonation and fraud more sophisticated, urging people to pause, verify unusual requests and report suspicious messages. Skills & Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies has recognised more than 100 course completions across 11 programmes, including business and information technology. Separately, a US$340.3 million regional investment package includes US$175.8 million for submarine cables to improve high-speed connectivity and network resilience.

Youth Innovation: Antigua and Barbuda students took top honours in an art competition teaching intellectual-property rights through sport, with organisers saying the contest helps young people value original creative work. Cybersecurity: Liberty Caribbean warned that AI is making impersonation and fraud attempts more convincing, urging customers and staff to pause, verify unusual requests and report suspicious messages. Digital Skills: Antigua and Barbuda’s College of Advanced Studies celebrated more than 100 short-course completions across 11 programmes, including business and information technology, agriculture and technical trades. Connectivity: The United States announced $340.3 million for Caribbean and Central American initiatives, including $175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network resilience. Water Technology: Antigua and Barbuda will host the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association’s 2027 conference, bringing regional experts together to discuss water security, infrastructure and sustainable solutions. School Agriculture: Victory Centre and Cedar Grove Primary received a hydroponics system and nursery, giving students hands-on experience growing food.

Regional Connectivity: A US$340.3 million package for the Caribbean and Central America includes US$175.8 million to expand and strengthen submarine-cable networks. Antigua and Barbuda joined the regional dialogue behind the investment. Skills Training: Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies recognised more than 100 course completions across 11 programmes, including information technology, agriculture, electrical work and HVACR. Digital Safety: Liberty Caribbean is urging Flow customers and staff to pause, verify suspicious requests and report them as AI makes impersonation and fraud harder to spot. Hands-on Science: Victory Centre and Cedar Grove Primary now have a hydroponics system and nursery, giving students practical experience growing food. Youth Policy: A CARICOM survey covering technology, education, health and security will help shape regional youth proposals discussed in Antigua and Barbuda on November 4.

Regional Connectivity: A U.S. package includes $175.8 million for Caribbean and Central American submarine cables, aiming to expand high-speed internet and make networks more resilient. Antigua and Barbuda took part in the regional dialogue. Youth Policy: Findings from CARICOM’s 2026 youth survey, covering technology alongside education, health and security, will inform policy discussions at UWI Five Islands Campus on November 4. Cybersecurity: Liberty Caribbean is urging customers and staff to pause, verify and report suspicious messages as AI makes impersonation and fraud more convincing. Skills Training: ABCAS recognised more than 100 completions across 11 short courses, including business and information technology, agriculture and technical trades. School Innovation: Victory Centre and Cedar Grove Primary have received a hydroponics system and nursery, giving students hands-on experience growing food.

Youth Policy Research: CARICOM’s 2026 Regional Youth Survey will help shape proposals on youth programmes and development across the region. Its findings, covering issues including technology, education and health, will be discussed at the UWI Five Islands Campus on November 4. Skills & Agriculture: Antigua and Barbuda’s College of Advanced Studies has recognised more than 100 course completions across 11 programmes, including information technology, agriculture and technical trades. Two schools have also received a hydroponics system and nursery for hands-on growing projects. Research & Inclusion: Antigua and Barbuda is one of four Caribbean countries selected for a UNICEF and OECS study tracking support for children with disabilities from early childhood to employment. Climate Technology: A regional training initiative is introducing climate professionals to satellite data, Earth observation and AI tools to support climate planning. Digital Connectivity: A U.S. regional investment package includes $175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network resilience. Cybersecurity: Liberty Caribbean is urging customers and staff to pause, verify and report suspicious messages as AI makes impersonation and fraud harder to spot.

Digital Connectivity: The U.S. announced a $340.3 million Caribbean and Central America package, including $175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and strengthen network reliability. Antigua and Barbuda took part in the regional dialogue, but no country-specific allocation was announced. Water Security: Antigua and Barbuda will host the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association’s 2027 conference, bringing regional experts together to discuss water supply, infrastructure and sustainable solutions. Technical Skills: ABCAS recognised more than 100 course completions across 11 programmes, including information technology, agriculture and vocational trades. Cybersecurity: Liberty Caribbean urged customers and staff to pause, verify and report suspicious messages as AI makes impersonation scams more convincing. School Agriculture: Victory Centre and Cedar Grove Primary received a hydroponics system and nursery to support hands-on food-growing lessons. Disability Research: Antigua and Barbuda was selected for fieldwork in a UNICEF–OECS study tracking support for children with disabilities from early childhood through education and into employment.

Digital Connectivity: The U.S. announced $340.3 million for Caribbean and Central American programmes, including $175.8 million for submarine cables to expand high-speed internet and make networks more resilient. Cybersecurity: Liberty Caribbean is urging customers and staff to pause, verify suspicious requests and report them as AI makes impersonation and fraud harder to spot. Skills and Innovation: Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies celebrated more than 100 completions across 11 short courses, including information technology, agriculture and technical trades. Victory Centre and Cedar Grove Primary also received a hydroponics system and nursery for hands-on agricultural learning. Research: Antigua and Barbuda is among four Caribbean countries selected for a UNICEF-OECS study tracking support for children with disabilities from early childhood through education and into employment.

Cybersecurity: Liberty Caribbean is warning customers and staff that AI is making impersonation and fraud harder to spot, urging them to pause, verify unusual requests and report suspicious messages. Skills Training: ABCAS celebrated more than 100 completions across 11 short courses, including information technology, agriculture, electrical fundamentals and HVACR. School Innovation: Victory Centre and Cedar Grove Primary received a hydroponics system and nursery, giving students hands-on experience growing food. Disability Research: Antigua and Barbuda is among four countries selected for a UNICEF–OECS study tracing support for children with disabilities from early childhood through education and into employment. Climate Data: A Commonwealth and Caribbean climate centre initiative is training regional professionals to use satellite data, geospatial tools and AI to support climate planning.

School Agriculture: Victory Centre and Cedar Grove Primary have received a hydroponics system and nursery, giving students hands-on experience growing food through a project launched in 2024. Disability Research: Antigua and Barbuda is one of four Caribbean countries selected for the world’s first “Cradle-to-Career” assessment of support for children with disabilities, from early childhood through education and employment. Water Resilience: Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas says Antigua is exploring regional expertise and catastrophe insurance to strengthen APUA and improve water-supply reliability.

School Agriculture: Victory Centre and Cedar Grove Primary have received a hydroponics system and nursery, giving students hands-on experience growing food through a project launched in 2024. Water Resilience: Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas says Antigua and Barbuda is drawing on regional expertise to improve water reliability, reduce losses and explore catastrophe insurance for utilities. Disability Research: Antigua and Barbuda is one of four Caribbean countries selected for a UNICEF-OECS study tracking support for children with disabilities from early childhood through education and into employment. Climate Technology: A regional Commonwealth initiative is training climate professionals to use satellite imagery, geospatial data and AI to guide climate planning.

Tourism: Antigua and Barbuda will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2027 industry conference, bringing regional leaders to the country Oct. 4–8. Maritime Safety: Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier Cape Dao is reported to be sinking near the Strait of Hormuz after a failed rescue attempt. Inclusive Research: The country is one of four selected for a UNICEF-OECS study of support for children with disabilities, from early childhood through education and employment. Climate Technology: Regional climate professionals are training in satellite data, geospatial tools and AI to strengthen climate planning. Local Marine Science: Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed restricting fishing near Peace Beach’s new artificial reef while it matures; no formal order or start date has been announced. Regional Tech Business: PBS acquired a 70% stake in Barbados technology firm TSL, expanding its regional network.

Disability Research: Antigua and Barbuda has been selected for fieldwork in a UNICEF–OECS study tracing how children with disabilities are supported from early childhood through education and into employment. Researchers will assess services across health, education, social protection and other systems to inform more inclusive policies. Climate Technology: A Commonwealth and Caribbean climate initiative is training regional professionals to use satellite imagery, geospatial tools and AI in climate planning, alongside work to improve access to climate finance. Future Transport: A report contrasting Caribbean coaster buses with China’s self-driving buses highlights how sensors, cameras and automated navigation could reshape public transport, though the technology remains in testing and controlled settings. Technology and Careers: UWI Five Islands graduates were urged to keep learning as AI transforms professions, and to question emerging tools as they adopt them.

Climate Data: More than 50 Caribbean climate professionals are taking part in Commonwealth-backed training on satellite imagery, geospatial tools and AI to strengthen climate planning. A parallel review will identify priorities for accessing climate finance. Clean Transport: Electric vehicles supplied through Antigua and Barbuda’s partnership with Octopus Energy are heading to the country for use during November’s Commonwealth summit, a first practical step in cooperation on electric mobility and smart-energy technology. Marine Science: Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed restricting fishing around Peace Beach’s new artificial reef while it develops, but no formal rule or enforcement plan has been announced. Tech Skills: UWI Five Islands’ chancellor urged graduates to keep learning as AI reshapes careers, and to understand and question new tools.

Marine Science: Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed restricting fishing near Peace Beach’s new artificial reef to give it time to mature. No formal order or enforcement plan has been announced. AI and Skills: UWI Five Islands Chancellor Dodridge Miller urged graduates to learn and question emerging technologies, including AI, as careers change. Applied Design: School pupils used 3D printing to build a modular holder for a stove and cups aboard a rowing boat bound for Antigua in the Atlantic challenge. Clean Transport: Electric vehicles are en route for CHOGM under Antigua and Barbuda’s Octopus Energy partnership, its first practical step toward cooperation on electric mobility, renewables, battery storage and smart-energy technology.

Autonomous Transport: A look at China’s self-driving buses spotlights how sensors, cameras and automated navigation could reshape public transit, though the technology remains under testing and regulation. Marine Science: Prime Minister Gaston Browne proposed restricting fishing near Peace Beach’s new artificial reef while it matures; no formal order or enforcement plan has been announced. AI and Skills: UWI Chancellor Dodridge Miller urged graduates to learn and question emerging tools such as AI as careers change. 3D Printing: Pupils designed a locking tray to secure an Atlantic rowing team’s stove and cups, helping solve a safety problem aboard its crossing to Antigua. Clean Energy: Electric vehicles are heading to Antigua for CHOGM, the first practical delivery under an Octopus Energy partnership that also covers renewables, battery storage and smart-energy technology.

Marine Science: Prime Minister Gaston Browne proposed restricting fishing around Peace Beach’s new artificial reef to give it time to mature. No formal order or start date has been announced. Applied Design: Pupils at a UK school used 3D printing to create a secure stove-and-cup tray for two rowers preparing to cross the Atlantic to Antigua, replacing a makeshift setup that risked spills at sea. AI and Skills: UWI Five Islands Chancellor Dodridge Miller told graduates that as AI reshapes careers, they will need to keep learning, master new tools and question their limitations. Clean Transport: Electric vehicles are heading to Antigua and Barbuda for November’s CHOGM, the first practical delivery under the country’s partnership with Octopus Energy, which also covers renewable power, battery storage and smart-energy technologies.