AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCARICOM Summit in Saint Lucia: Leaders wrapped up the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Gros Islet, focusing on cost of living, consumer protection, regional expansion, and an affordable interregional ferry—plus a nod to responsible AI use and welcoming French Guiana as an associate member. Space Hardware for Ozone Monitoring: Ireland’s ÉireComposites built precision carbon-fiber stray light baffles for ESA’s ALTIUS Earth-observation satellite, aimed at tracking ozone and trace gases using limb sounding optics. UK Orbital Launch Push: SaxaVord Spaceport set a launch test window starting August 10 for Rocket Factory Augsburg’s RFA ONE, targeting the first orbital launch from British soil. Caribbean Digital Cooperation: The UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union signed an MoU to strengthen digital policy, research, capacity building, and regional digital strategy implementation. French Guiana Tech Lens: A new look at French Guiana highlights how its EU-linked spaceport region sits beside highly porous borders—raising concerns about cross-border fraud and illicit financial flows. Wildlife Safety Research: A long-term study from Costa Rica found canopy bridges can steadily increase wildlife crossings over years, with animals showing preferences for certain designs.
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