AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBiometric Border Security: The U.S. and CARICOM partners (including Grenada) signed a Biometric Data Sharing Partnership to speed up fingerprint and facial-scan checks, with a stated focus on stopping fraud tied to Citizenship by Investment. Public Sector Payroll Tech: Metarelic People says it has launched automated pension fund administration for Grenada’s public sector payroll, handling enrolment, contribution calculations, and remittances under the 2024 Pension Fund Act. Eye Health Upgrade: Grenada’s Ministry of Health signed an MOU with China’s HE Vision Group for an eye-care programme featuring school and adult screening, AI diagnostics, robotics-assisted support, and local optometric training. Regional Digital Rules for Kids: CARICOM leaders moved toward common guidance on children’s social media access, with Grenada set to help draft a regional policy framework. Trade Skills Boost: Grenada’s services sector gets a capacity push via an OECS-supported trade in services workshop and stakeholder sensitisation seminar. Infrastructure Oversight Call: A Grenada-focused commentary argues procurement and project management need stronger enforcement to fix delays and quality issues in public works. Regional Identity on Money: ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes replacing Queen Elizabeth II with Caribbean national heroes, starting with the EC$50 note featuring Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. Media + AI Training: China’s CICG opened a three-week training for mainstream media professionals (including Grenada) urging accuracy and responsible use of AI rather than replacing editorial judgement.
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