AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCARICOM Tech & Policy: Tax administrators are set to meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) for COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference, focused on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” revenue systems—plus a regional tax-and-development discussion with the OECD. Biotech Access: DNA Script is expanding on-demand enzymatic DNA synthesis in India via a distributor deal with Imperial Life Sciences, aiming to speed up access to single-stranded DNA for researchers. Circular Economy: Mexico’s 2026 Recycling Leaders Forum highlighted its circular economy push, including a bottle-to-bottle PET recycling model with major investment and global traceability. Regional Logistics: A concept note proposes turning Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport into an OECS air cargo distribution hub to speed deliveries across Montserrat and the wider Caribbean. Regional Governance: CARICOM’s reparation push for Britain includes a plan to end sovereignty over territories like Montserrat and Bermuda, sparking legal concerns about conflicts of interest. Montserrat HR: Montserrat appoints Paula Simone Atkinson as new Chief Human Resources Officer (from 15 July 2026) to drive a more digital, agile public service.
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