AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTrade & Services Capacity: The OECS Commission, with EU funding, is rolling out specialised training for public, private and civil society stakeholders to boost trade policy development and services negotiating skills across OECS Protocol Member States, with Montserrat’s final virtual session set for September 2026. Tourism Skills: Forty-five people completed the Montserrat Tourism Authority’s 2026 Tour Guide and Taxi Operator Certification Training ahead of the cruise season, covering guiding, visitor engagement, safety, first aid and VHF radio procedures. Health Tech: Spain’s iGluco Tech, with the University of Seville, unveiled GLUCUBE, a non-invasive type 2 diabetes glucose monitor that received EU CE medical device marking under the European Medical Device Regulation. Manufacturing & Trade Links: Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) broke ground on a US$10m St Kitts and Nevis expansion to add bottling and turn the island into a hub for wider distribution of Guyanese-made beverages across smaller Caribbean markets. Food Security (Community): Queens Together partnered with Astoria’s Notable to deliver culturally tailored meals to a Korean War veteran for at least six months. Climate & Marine Planning: A UK Overseas Territories feasibility study will assess bioclimate vulnerability approaches for priority marine migratory species across the Caribbean UKOTs and Pitcairn. Aviation & Mobility: Waymo plans fully driverless taxis in Tokyo in 2027, partnering with Japan’s GO and Nihon Kotsu.
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