AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFed Shake-Up: The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as a Federal Reserve governor, setting up a likely vote soon on whether he becomes the next Fed chair after Jerome Powell’s term ends. Jamaica Literacy Push: Read Across Jamaica Day at Barking Lodge Primary in St. Thomas spotlighted reading as the foundation for creativity and even math performance under the Primary Exit Profile. AI Readiness Spotlight: UTech Jamaica is set to host an AI Symposium 2026 on higher education preparedness, while SALISES is preparing to launch Jamaica’s Public AI Readiness Score. Local Health Worry: A Jamaica Observer report says an audit of the National Blood Transfusion Service found issues that may still be unresolved, raising fresh safety concerns. Caribbean Tech for Climate: Researchers in Jamaica are using sound-based reef restoration—installing underwater speakers—to help revive damaged coral. Regional Disasters: CDEMA and partners are working on a more unified displacement data system to speed up response across the Caribbean. US-Jamaica Media Politics: Trump nominated Kari Lake as US ambassador to Jamaica after her VOA shake-up. Transport Tension: LIRR strike talks resume Wednesday as unions and the MTA clash over pay and work rules.
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