AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoEducation & Skills: University of The Bahamas is rolling out an environmental and aerospace satellite engineering programme, aiming to train students to build and use remote-sensing systems for monitoring coastlines, marine ecosystems and climate threats. Workforce Development: Upskill Bahamas wrapped up four more courses, awarding iPads to graduates in web development, creative coding, business communication, nail technician training and business finance. Health & Research: The Caribbean Cardiac Society’s 38th annual conference at Atlantis renewed efforts to tackle the region’s high heart disease and diabetes burden, with Bahamian health officials citing local survey findings and new intervention approaches. Marine Science: Researchers are mapping seagrass meadows with high-resolution tools to support conservation, protect coastal ecosystems and track carbon storage losses. Infrastructure Watch (Grand Bahama): The Ministry of Works says the Fishing Hole Road Bridge remains structurally safe after reports of localized concrete spalling, with a full engineering inspection scheduled. Space/Innovation Recognition: Bahamas Diaspora Independence Pioneer Awards honoured leaders across business, education, technology and space exploration, including a former NASA rocket scientist and Blue Origin astronaut.
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