AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMobile Connectivity: A new GSMA report at the CANTO conference says 5G is set to grow fast across the Caribbean—rising from 10% of mobile connections today to 23% by 2030—if regulators modernize rules, unlock investment incentives, and ensure timely access to harmonised spectrum; the report also flags a big “coverage but not using it” gap (49% of people). Biotech Manufacturing: ARPA-H has awarded $26 million for FLASH, a programme aiming to build scalable, modular cell-free DNA manufacturing so high-fidelity DNA can be produced faster and more flexibly for personalised medicines, vaccines, and other genetic health uses. Food Traceability Tech: Trinidad’s cocoa researchers are developing a QR-based system that links chocolate back to the farm and origin of the cacao, using chemical fingerprinting (and even DNA/traceability profiles) to make “where the beans came from” claims harder to fake. Fintech in the Region: Belize Bank has signed a six-year digital modernization partnership with Backbase to roll out an AI-native banking platform for both retail and business customers, including faster onboarding and unified cash-flow visibility. Local Tech & Culture: A ZJB panel discussion focused on AI’s impact on calypso—especially whether AI-assisted songs should be allowed, how judges should handle them, and who owns creator rights.
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