AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoHealthcare Tech: Igluco Tech and the University of Seville unveiled GLUCUBE, a non-invasive glucose monitor for type 2 diabetes that earned CE medical-device marking under EU rules, aiming to remove the barrier of finger-pricking. Biotech & Vaccines: Researchers say pig-based influenza models may better translate into human vaccines and therapies, with findings published in Nature Reviews Immunology. Climate & Marine Planning: The UK is funding a feasibility study on bioclimate vulnerability assessment approaches for priority marine migratory species across Caribbean UK Overseas Territories and the Pitcairn Islands. Food & Local Industry: Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) broke ground on a US$10m St Kitts expansion to add bottling and use the island as a hub for wider Guyanese-made exports. Public Health Inequality: A Lancet Commission warns pandemic death tolls could rise again when housing, social protection, and public services are missing, based on interviews across 20 countries. Montserrat Tourism Skills: 45 people completed Montserrat Tourism Authority’s 2026 Tour Guide and Taxi Operator Certification ahead of the cruise season, covering guiding, safety, and visitor engagement. Healthcare Investment (Montserrat): A diaspora-led plan targets US$6m for Phase One of a new private healthcare system, with mobile units and lab services, and possible implementation as early as Feb 2027.
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