AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Tax Tech: CARICOM tax administrators and revenue experts are set to meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) for COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference, focused on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration—covering tech, advanced analytics, AI, compliance, and better taxpayer services. AI & Governance in the Region: Anguilla’s Minister E. Jay Saunders took part in a high-level Regional AI workshop at the Anguilla House of Assembly (21–24 June), discussing how AI can support parliamentary work, public engagement, and ethical digital transformation. Anguilla’s AI Money-Maker: A new report highlights how Anguilla earns from AI-related domain names, thanks to its early .ai country-code domain delegation. Health Tech & Training: New Anglia University spotlights UK NHS clinical rotations for future doctors, while South Texas Health System’s GME consortium welcomes 65 new medical residents—both pointing to growing tech-enabled pathways into healthcare. Logistics Upgrade for the OECS: A concept note proposes building an air cargo transport hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport to speed OECS-wide cargo delivery. Ecology Watch: A study flags flowerhorn cichlids in Sampalok Lake as an invasive threat to native biodiversity and possibly human health. Currency Update: ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with Caribbean national heroes, with rollout expected from late 2027.
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