AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth Tech: Spain’s Igluco Tech, with the University of Seville and Andalusian hospitals, has unveiled GLUCUBE, a non-invasive type 2 diabetes glucose monitor that avoids finger-prick testing and is the first in its category to receive CE medical-device approval. Vaccine Research: University of Minnesota-led work highlights pigs as a stronger model for influenza A vaccine and therapy development, aiming to better match human immune responses. Climate & Marine Planning: A UK Overseas Territories feasibility study will test bioclimate vulnerability assessment approaches for priority marine migratory species across the Caribbean and Pitcairn Islands. Caribbean Manufacturing & Trade: Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) is expanding in St Kitts and Nevis with a US$10m project to add bottling and turn St Kitts into a regional hub for Guyana-made beverages. Montserrat Tourism Skills: Forty-five people completed Montserrat Tourism Authority’s 2026 Tour Guide and Taxi Operator Certification, covering guiding, safety, VHF radio use, and hands-on routes for cruise-season visitors. Healthcare Investment (Montserrat): A diaspora-led plan targets US$6m for Phase One of a new Montserrat private healthcare system, with mobile units and lab services, and a longer-term academic medical centre concept still awaiting key details.
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