AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Policy Clash: The US is set to impose a 25% tariff on Brazilian products, citing big-tech legal disputes and Brazil’s internet civil-rights rules, but Brazilian researchers argue the case is distorted and that regulation is needed to protect expression from hate and misinformation. Cross-Border Skills Pathways: Ghana and Kenya are expanding labor mobility deals to reduce youth unemployment, with newer partnerships targeting skilled roles such as nurses and healthcare workers, including routes involving Caribbean states. Caribbean Education Digitalization: Curaçao and Aruba signed an MoU to speed up digital transformation in government and education, including shared work on education dashboards, diploma registers, student tracking, and linked government data systems. STEM Achievement: Trinidad and Tobago won its first-ever medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad, with Reginald Mohammed taking bronze, highlighting the impact of the UWI-led National Chemistry Olympiad programme. Assessment Reform Watch: In the Caribbean, CXC’s school-based assessment overhaul is moving forward amid concerns about how AI misuse could affect non-practical subjects and student workload. Regional Maritime Cooperation: India and Panama agreed to deepen maritime ties focused on logistics, shipping, maritime security, skill development, and digital transformation.
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