AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHaiti Tech: NATCOM launched a 5G pilot phase in Haiti on Sept. 7, with early coverage focused around Port-au-Prince (center/admin areas), Pétion-ville (hotels and business districts), and Delmas (dense residential and commercial zones), aiming to modernize digital infrastructure and expand financial inclusion. Public Health (Haiti–DR): Haiti and the Dominican Republic are responding to suspected anthrax cases: the DR says it has no registered cases but has reinforced surveillance, while Haitian authorities investigate 13 suspected cases in Baliverne (Grand’Anse), including two deaths not yet confirmed as anthrax, with exposure linked to sick livestock. Education & Skills: Haiti opened applications for an IILA–MAECI/DGCS scholarship program (deadline Sept. 30) covering tracks like life sciences/biotech and space science/technology, and the 2026–2027 school year began under “Yon lekòl pou tout moun,” emphasizing inclusion and equal access. Safety & Justice: Haitian journalist Joseph Willard Vancol, director of Ti Boukan FM and linked to ITECA training, was found dead nearly three weeks after abduction by armed men in Gressier; CPJ calls for a swift, credible investigation. Regional Security Tech: The Dominican Republic says its border-control push includes a perimeter fence, patrol lanes, watchtowers, and a fiber-optic network for real-time data. Global Tech/Policy (context): UNESCO reported a 33% rise in attacks on schools during 2025, underscoring how conflict disrupts learning worldwide.
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