AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMobile Connectivity: A new GSMA “Mobile Economy Caribbean” report says 5G is at 10% of mobile connections today, projected to hit 23% by 2030, but the region needs regulatory updates, spectrum access, and incentives to close an investment gap (with only about half of needed funding expected to be commercially recoverable). Health Biotech Funding: ARPA-H awarded $26 million for GE HealthCare-led FLASH, aiming to build scalable, automated cell-free DNA manufacturing for faster, on-demand DNA-based medicines, vaccines, and genetic health tools. Food Tech & Traceability: Researchers in Trinidad are developing a QR-based “tree-to-bar” system that links chocolate to a farm plot using DNA/chemical profiling and a sustainability score to fight mislabelling of premium cacao origins. Fintech in the Caribbean: Finovate Global spotlights Belize Bank’s six-year partnership with Backbase to roll out an AI-native digital banking stack for retail and business onboarding and unified cash-flow visibility. AI & Calypso Culture: A ZJB panel discussion warns that AI in music could reshape calypso competitions and creator rights, with debate over whether AI-assisted songs should be allowed and how judging should adapt.
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