AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSTEM Talent: Guyana’s Nitya Narine and Toreka Persaud topped the region in CSEC and CAPE, with awards also recognising science and technical subjects. Seven of Guyana’s eight awards will be presented at a December ceremony in Barbados. Digital Finance: Barbados’ instant payment system is being held up as a model for improving financial services across the Caribbean. Coastal Science: Erosion and rising seas threaten Savannah Beach Hotel; an engineer is preparing a study to guide repairs, while the Coastal Zone Management Unit describes the situation as a crisis. Climate: At COP31, Prime Minister Mia Mottley warned that current policies could push warming to 2.8°C, far above the 1.5°C goal. Health Research: Health Minister Lisa Cummins proposed a government partnership with the Barbados Diabetes Foundation to support NCD research, prevention and treatment.
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