AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMobile Connectivity: A new GSMA report says 5G is set to reach 23% of Caribbean mobile connections by 2030, up from 10% today—if regulators modernise rules, unlock harmonised spectrum access, and close an investment gap (with only about half of needed funding expected to be recoverable under current conditions). Health Tech & Biotech: ARPA-H awarded up to $26 million to GE HealthCare-led FLASH, aiming to build scalable, automated cell-free DNA manufacturing for faster, on-demand DNA-based medicines, vaccines, and personalised genetic health tools—powered by DNA Script’s enzymatic DNA synthesis. Cancer Screening: New UK research warns current GP breast cancer referral guidelines may miss up to 95% of women under 50 who will develop cancer within the next decade, arguing for risk models that blend family history with genetic, lifestyle, and reproductive factors. Fintech in the Caribbean: Belize Bank announced a six-year digital modernisation partnership with Backbase to roll out an AI-native banking platform for retail and business customers, including faster onboarding and unified cash-flow visibility. Local Tech Culture: A ZJB panel discussion tackled AI’s impact on calypso—especially whether AI-assisted songs should be allowed, how competitions should judge them, and who owns creator rights.
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