AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth & Nutrition: A new look at Caribbean diets says carbs aren’t the enemy, but stacking multiple carb-heavy staples (like rice and peas plus macaroni pie plus potato salad) can crowd out vegetables and slow progress on visceral fat. Local Cost of Living: Montserrat’s government is urging residents to “belt-tighten” with practical lifestyle changes as global price shocks hit imports and building materials, with limited room for direct relief. Education & Credentials: Ghana’s GTEC lists 110 unrecognised institutions as of end-September 2026, warning the public to do due diligence on certificates. Diabetes Tech: Spain’s GLUCUBE is a non-invasive type 2 diabetes glucose monitor that received CE medical device marking under EU rules. Trade & Skills: OECS, with EU funding, is running specialised training to boost services-sector trade policy and negotiating capacity across Protocol member states, with a Montserrat session planned for September 2026. Industry & Procurement: A Caribbean UK Overseas Territories tender seeks feasibility work on bioclimate vulnerability assessment for priority marine migratory species. Manufacturing & Logistics: Demerara Distillers is expanding in St Kitts and Nevis to use the facility as a regional hub for bottling and distributing more Guyanese-made products to smaller Caribbean markets.
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