AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Tech & Policy: CARICOM leaders wrapped up their 51st summit in St. Lucia, with talks on cost of living, consumer protection, and an affordable interregional ferry plan—and notably welcoming French Guiana as an associate member, while also flagging responsible AI use. Space Launch Watch: UK spaceport SaxaVord set a launch attempt window for Rocket Factory Augsburg’s RFA ONE starting no earlier than August 10, with clear rules for when restrictions kick in around the island of Unst. Caribbean Digital Cooperation: The UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen work on digital policy, regulation, research, capacity building, and regional digital strategy delivery. Space Industry Deal: Germany’s Isar Aerospace secured a $112.5M dedicated pad agreement at Spaceport Nova Scotia, but the plan hinges on Spectrum reaching orbit for the first time. Environment & Energy Risk: New modeling warns Brazil’s expanding offshore oil exploration could raise cumulative spill risk, urging faster emergency preparedness and smarter Marine Protected Area planning. BioTech from the Region: Researchers studying the gut microbiome of a poison dart frog found a bacterial strain with compounds that may affect fat metabolism and glucose control in lab models.
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