AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Health & Biosecurity: The Dominican Republic says it has no anthrax cases, but has boosted surveillance while Haitian authorities investigate 13 suspected anthrax cases in Grand’Anse; two deaths are reported and exposure is being linked to sick livestock. Telecom & Digital Infrastructure: NATCOM launched a 5G pilot in Haiti, with early coverage focused around Port-au-Prince commercial and administrative areas, Pétion-ville, and Delmas. Education & STEM Pathways: Haiti opened applications for an Italy-based scholarship program covering life sciences/biotech and space science/technology, plus other tracks; the 2026-2027 school year also kicked off with an inclusion-focused theme. Safety for Media Workers: Haitian community radio host Joseph Willard Vancol was found dead after abduction near Gressier; CPJ is urging a swift, credible investigation and stronger protections for journalists. Science & Environment: A study warns Caribbean queen conch marine protected areas may lose the climate conditions the species needs within two decades, threatening livelihoods across the region. Tech & Crime: A new report says armed drones are spreading fast across Latin America, with governments struggling to keep up.
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