AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBorder Security & Fraud Prevention: Antigua and Barbuda’s immigration and customs chiefs say they left the CARICOM IMPACS conference better prepared to tackle fraudulent travel and cross-border crime, with a big focus on faster information-sharing across the region and Antigua acting as a pre-vetting hub for travellers heading to places like Montserrat and St Kitts. Quantum Computing Access: EuroHPC officially inaugurated EuroQCS-Spain in Barcelona, an analogue quantum system for quantum annealing, integrated with MareNostrum 5 to support hybrid classical–quantum work for European researchers. Earthquake Monitoring: The UWI Seismic Research Centre tracked a magnitude 4.3 quake (39 km deep) near Antigua, with no reported damage or injuries, and noted the location and magnitude are preliminary pending analyst review. Health Tech & Medicines: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will run a joint workshop in Saint Lucia to improve access to safe, quality-assured medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states, including pooled procurement and better supply planning. Parliamentary Tech & Governance: The Cayman Islands hosts the 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, with sessions on AI in parliaments and governance reform, and Montserrat among the attending delegations.
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