AGP Executive Report

STEM Funding for Haiti-adjacent youth: Soroptimist International of El Centro’s STEAM WARS & BEYOND—started as a local workshop—has won over $100,000 in multi-year grants and earned official partnership status with the Soroptimist International Foundation, showing how small programs can scale into global tech-and-career pipelines. Haiti Election Security, Beyond Guns: A new analysis warns Haiti’s Dec. 13 election could be undermined by digital interference—disinformation, manipulated videos, and attacks on electoral tech—targeting trust even if polling sites stay intact. Rural Access to Voting: In Haiti’s Northwest, rural residents report long walks and high transport costs to reach voter registration centers, risking lower registration before the deadline. Drone Strikes and AI Weapons Fears: Human Rights Watch and researchers report large numbers killed and injured by Haitian state-linked drone strikes, including children—fueling questions about whether AI weapons are next. TPS Fallout Hits Haitian Communities: With Haiti TPS ending, South Florida Haitian businesses and workers report fear-driven slowdowns as immigration enforcement ramps up, reshaping daily life and livelihoods. Hurricane Forecasting Leap: DeepMind’s WeatherNext model (Nature) predicts cyclones with about a day more lead time, a reminder of how better forecasting can save lives in the Caribbean.

Haiti Election Security (Digital): A new analysis warns Haiti’s Dec. 13 election could be undermined not just by gangs and logistics, but by digital interference—disinformation, manipulated videos, and attacks tied to electoral tech—aimed at suppressing turnout and eroding trust. Haiti Election Access (Rural): Rural voters in the Northwest say voter registration is a long, costly trek over poor roads, risking missed deadlines and lower participation. Haiti Public Opinion (Gangs & Schools): A rare Haiti poll finds most people want gangs neutralized and reject gang amnesty, while many point to fixing education and institutions as the best prevention. Haiti TPS Fallout (Community Impact): With Haiti’s TPS protections ending for about 350,000 people, South Florida Haitian businesses and families report fear-driven quiet and economic disruption after courts allowed rescission. Haiti & Tech/Space (Global Science): NASA schedules Anil Menon for an Aug. 18 ISS spacewalk to swap a space-to-ground antenna, keeping high-speed communications running. Hurricane Forecasting (AI): DeepMind’s WeatherNext is reported to predict cyclones with earlier lead time than older models, improving preparedness for communities in the Caribbean. Plastic Pollution (Regional Environment): Foreign plastic waste is piling up along Jamaica’s coast, highlighting how marine litter crosses borders and needs regional cooperation. Cybercrime (Tech Misuse): A California man received a 40-year sentence for using spyware to secretly record minors, showing how “everyday” tech can be weaponized. Spacewalk Hardware (ISS): A recent ISS walk installed mounting hardware for the station’s final solar array rollout, moving the power upgrade one step closer. Diaspora Politics (Voting Rights): Wyclef Jean argues Haitians abroad should be able to vote in Haitian elections, citing the diaspora’s remittances and political stake.

Haiti Election Security (Digital): A new analysis warns Haiti’s first national vote in a decade could be undermined not just by gangs and logistics, but by digital interference—disinformation, manipulated videos, and attacks tied to election tech—pushing the CEP to act fast. Haiti Election Access: Rural voters in the Northwest say voter registration means hours of travel and costly rides over bad roads, risking missed registration before the Dec. 13 deadline. Haiti Gangs & Public Opinion: A rare Haiti poll finds most people want better schools and reject gang amnesty, even as many doubt a proposed multinational gang-suppression force will succeed. Haiti Diaspora Politics: Wyclef Jean renews calls for Haitians abroad to vote in Haiti, arguing the diaspora’s remittances should come with political power. Haiti Tech & Learning: Haiti’s education tech shows up in quality control for state exam results using AI before final validation. Haiti in the U.S. (TPS): Coverage highlights how TPS ending for Haitians is triggering fear and economic fallout in South Florida, with legal protections revoked after court action. Haiti Environment (Plastic): Regional reporting flags transboundary plastic waste risks across the Caribbean, with Haiti named among places whose waste can end up in marine debris. Hurricane Forecasting (Science): DeepMind’s WeatherNext AI is reported to improve hurricane prediction lead time, a reminder of how better forecasting can help Caribbean communities prepare.

Haiti Election Security: A new analysis warns Haiti’s first presidential vote in a decade could be undermined not just by gangs and logistics, but by digital interference—disinformation, manipulated videos, and possible attacks on electoral tech that could erode trust before a single ballot is cast. Rural Access to Voting: In the Northwest, rural Haitians say voter registration is a costly, hours-long trek over bad roads, risking missed deadlines and lower participation. Gang Amnesty Poll: A rare Haiti poll finds most people reject gang amnesty, while many still prioritize better schools and stronger institutions to prevent future gang rule. TPS Fallout for Haitians Abroad: With U.S. Temporary Protected Status ending, Haitian communities in South Florida report sudden economic and daily-life disruptions, as legal protections are rescinded and deportation sweeps loom. Hurricane Forecasting Tech: DeepMind’s WeatherNext AI is reported to predict hurricanes earlier and more accurately, adding about a day of lead time—useful for Caribbean preparedness. Plastic Pollution: Foreign plastic waste is piling up along Jamaica’s coast, highlighting how marine litter crosses borders and needs regional cooperation. Culture & Tech: UNILAG’s Afro-Caribbean carnival theme—“Humanity in the Age of AI”—put students’ creativity and cultural knowledge on display.

Haiti Election Access: Rural voters in Haiti’s Northwest say voter registration centers are too far and too costly to reach, risking lower participation ahead of the Dec. 13 deadline. Haiti TPS Fallout: Haiti’s diaspora in the U.S. is facing major uncertainty as Temporary Protected Status ends, with reports of layoffs and fear of deportation rippling through communities and care work. Haiti Tech & Governance: UNDP is pushing blockchain from pilots to real public services, citing Haiti among countries where digital payment costs dropped in early trials—if governance and trust are in place. Space Tech: NASA astronauts Meir and Menon completed a key ISS spacewalk to prep hardware for the station’s next roll-out solar array, supporting power upgrades through the lab’s final years. AI Weather: DeepMind’s WeatherNext improved hurricane forecasting by giving forecasters about a day more lead time, helping communities prepare earlier. Environment: Caribbean marine litter is worsening as foreign plastic waste washes in across the region, highlighting the need for cross-border waste management. Culture & AI: UNILAG’s Afro-Caribbean festival crowned Team Nigeria, themed around “Humanity in the Age of AI.”

Caribbean Diplomacy: U.S. Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau is set to visit Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana to deepen ties on energy, security, critical minerals, and investment—part of a broader push across the southern Caribbean. Haiti Voting Access: Rural residents in Haiti’s Northwest say voter registration is too far and too costly, risking lower participation ahead of the Dec. 13 elections. Haiti TPS Fallout: In the U.S., Haitian communities are reporting fear and economic slowdown as Temporary Protected Status ends and protections are lifted, with thousands facing deportation risk. Hurricane Forecasting Tech: DeepMind’s WeatherNext AI is reported to improve hurricane prediction lead time, offering forecasters about an extra day—useful for disaster planning across the region. Digital Payments in Haiti: UNDP says blockchain pilots (including in Haiti) are moving toward real deployment in digital public infrastructure, focusing on governance and trust. Space Science: NASA’s ISS spacewalk installs hardware for the station’s next solar array upgrade, supporting power reliability for future operations. Diaspora Politics: Wyclef Jean renews calls for Haitians abroad to vote in Haitian elections, arguing the diaspora’s remittances should translate into political voice.

Haiti TPS Fallout in South Florida: After a federal judge confirmed Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status is no longer protected, Haitian communities in Fort Lauderdale and North Miami-Dade report near-empty streets and fear of ICE encounters, with businesses tied to shipping containers and immigration services seeing traffic collapse. Healthcare Staffing Shock: In New York, nursing homes say the TPS end is already forcing layoffs of Haitian caregivers, leaving a staffing “void” that’s hard to replace—raising risks for elderly residents. Diaspora Politics: Wyclef Jean renews calls for Haitians abroad to vote in Haitian elections, arguing the diaspora’s remittances should come with political power. AI for Storm Warnings: DeepMind’s WeatherNext model, highlighted in Nature, can predict hurricanes about a day earlier on average, showing how better forecasts can help communities prepare. Plastic Pollution Across Borders: A surge of foreign plastic waste along Jamaica’s coast shows marine litter is a regional problem driven by currents—relevant to Haiti’s shared Caribbean environment. Space Tech Update: NASA’s ISS spacewalk installs hardware for the next solar array upgrade, part of keeping the station powered through its final years.

Haiti TPS Crisis: A federal judge confirmed Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status protections are “no longer in effect,” exposing about 350,000 Haitians in the U.S. to arrest and deportation—sparking protests and layoffs that hit healthcare and caregiving hardest. Hurricane Forecasting: DeepMind’s WeatherNext AI, tested in a Caribbean storm scenario, can predict cyclones with about a day more lead time than older models, improving evacuation and supply decisions. Space Tech: NASA’s Spacewalk 96 installed mounting hardware to support the ISS’s next roll-out solar array, a key step in keeping the station powered through its final years. Digital Public Tech: UNDP is pushing blockchain from pilots to production “digital public infrastructure,” citing lower payment distribution costs in Haiti and other countries. Health & Care Impact: Reports link TPS ending to staffing shortages in U.S. nursing homes that rely on Haitian caregivers. Tech in the Caribbean: Heineken’s Red Stripe rolled out a “digital backbone” platform and expanded AI use across supply chain and procurement. Community Science & Safety: A Haitian diaspora rally in Pennsylvania demands TPS restoration as protections expire.

Haiti TPS Fallout: A federal judge says protections for about 350,000 Haitians are “no longer in effect,” following the Supreme Court’s move that blocks courts from reviewing Homeland Security’s TPS terminations—leaving many healthcare workers and caregivers facing arrest and removal. Diaspora Politics: Wyclef Jean renews calls for Haitians abroad to vote in Haitian elections, arguing the diaspora’s remittances should translate into political power. AI for Disaster Readiness: DeepMind’s WeatherNext model, tested in a Nature paper, predicts cyclones up to a day earlier than existing tools—an extra lead time that can change evacuations and response planning. Blockchain for Services: UNDP pushes blockchain from pilots to production “digital public infrastructure,” citing Haiti pilots that cut digital payment distribution costs from ~10% to as low as 2%. Space Tech (ISS): NASA astronauts Meir and Menon complete a spacewalk to prep the ISS for its final roll-out solar array upgrade, clearing the way for more power and safer deorbit planning. Local Tech & Health: Haiti-linked immigration policy shifts are also hitting U.S. nursing homes, where Haitian caregivers face job losses as TPS ends.

Haiti Diaspora & TPS Fallout: A federal judge confirmed the end of protections for about 350,000 Haitians, leaving many healthcare workers and caregivers facing arrest and deportation as courts lose power to protect TPS holders; Haitian communities in the U.S. are marching to demand action, while advocates push Haiti to prepare for returnees’ skills instead of treating it only as a humanitarian crisis. Space Tech for Haiti’s Future: NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon completed ISS Spacewalk 96 to install mounting hardware for the station’s final roll-out solar array, clearing the way for power upgrades that keep the lab running through its final years. AI for Hurricanes: DeepMind’s WeatherNext model, published in Nature, predicts cyclones with about a day more lead time on average—an extra day that can change evacuation and response decisions. Blockchain for Public Services: UNDP is moving blockchain from pilots to production digital public infrastructure, citing Haiti pilots that cut payment distribution costs and focusing on governance and trust. Community Tech & Health: A Haitian caregiver staffing crunch in New York nursing homes shows how immigration policy shifts ripple into patient care. Sports Tech & Culture: A World Cup broadcast “behind the scenes” look highlights the live-video tech challenge at massive scale, while a new film, Black Zombie, traces the Haitian roots of the cinematic zombie.

Haiti Immigration & Health: A federal judge confirmed the end of legal protection for about 350,000 Haitians under Temporary Protected Status, following a Supreme Court decision that stripped courts of power to review TPS terminations—raising fears of arrests and deportations, including for healthcare workers and caregivers. Local Impact in the U.S.: Haitian caregivers are already being laid off in nursing homes as staffing shortages hit hard, while Haitians in places like Ohio report being forced into ankle monitors and restricted movement. Education Tech in Haiti: Haiti’s Northeast education directorate is using AI to verify and flag anomalies in 9th AF exam data before final results, aiming to improve fairness and transparency without replacing human inspectors. Climate Science: DeepMind’s WeatherNext AI can predict cyclones about a day earlier than older models, giving communities more time to evacuate and prepare. Digital Public Infrastructure: UNDP says blockchain pilots—including in Haiti—are moving toward production digital public infrastructure once governance, interoperability, and trust frameworks are in place. Space Tech: NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon began a spacewalk to prep the ISS for a new solar array, supporting power upgrades for the station’s final years.

Haiti Tech & Education: Haiti’s Northeast education directorate is using AI to verify data, flag anomalies, and improve fairness in quality control for the official 9th AF exam marking process—aiming to reduce errors before final validation. Hurricane Science: DeepMind’s WeatherNext AI (tested in the Caribbean) can forecast cyclones about a day earlier than older models, giving communities more time to evacuate and stage resources. Digital Governance: UNDP is pushing blockchain from Haiti and other pilot projects into wider “digital public infrastructure,” focusing on governance, interoperability, and trust for lower-cost digital payments. Immigration Reality Check (Haiti-linked): Multiple reports track the end of Haiti TPS in the U.S., with Haitians facing deportation risk, work authorization loss, and even monitoring orders—while caregivers and nursing-home staffing feel the shock. Space Tech: NASA astronauts Meir and Menon began a spacewalk to prep the ISS for a new solar array upgrade, supporting power reliability through the station’s final years.

Haiti Education: Haiti’s Ministry of National Education sets Sept. 7, 2026 as the official start date for the 2026–2027 school year, with a push for safer, more inclusive schooling and plans to update curricula and bring more digital tech into classrooms. Haiti Tech & Exams: In the Northeast, education officials are using AI to check data consistency and flag anomalies in the quality control process for official 9th AF exam results—aimed at fairness before final validation. Haiti Finance: The BRH is building a “National Payment Platform” to speed up transfers and connect authorized banks, microfinance institutions, and electronic payment providers for near-instant cross-institution payments. Haiti Banking Stability: A new BRH working paper uses stress tests (2000–2024 data) to study how Haiti’s banks handle shocks like inflation, exchange-rate swings, political instability, and natural disasters. Haiti & TPS Fallout (US): Reports describe Haitians in the US facing TPS endgame uncertainty, including forced ankle monitoring for some in Ohio as immigration enforcement ramps up.

AI in Education: Haiti’s Northeast Directorate of Education is using AI to verify data, flag anomalies, and improve quality control for official 9th AF exam results—aiming for fairer, more transparent scoring. Digital Payments & Banking Resilience: Haiti’s central bank (BRH) is building a National Payment Platform to enable faster, cross-institution transfers, while a new BRH stress-test working paper (2000–2024 data) finds the banking system can handle moderate shocks but stays exposed to combined inflation, exchange-rate, political, and disaster risks. Haiti’s TPS Crossroads: With U.S. Temporary Protected Status ending for Haiti, a new op-ed argues Haiti must prepare to welcome back returning Haitians by building systems that turn skills into jobs, entrepreneurship, and credentialing—not just emergency aid. Ohio ICE Pressure: Haitian residents in Ohio are being called into ICE offices and issued ankle monitors, with advocates calling it a forced-choice between monitoring and deportation. HIV Tech Access: Lenacapavir is highly effective for HIV prevention, but rollout gaps persist—Latin America still waiting while access expands in priority African countries.

Education Tech: Haiti’s Northeast education directorate is using AI to verify and flag anomalies in the marking and quality control of official 9th AF exam results, aiming for fairer, more transparent validation without replacing human staff. Digital Finance: The BRH is building a National Payment Platform to let authorized banks, microfinance institutions, and electronic payment providers send transfers and payments instantly across institutions, while warning against crypto/stablecoin services. Banking Stability: A new BRH working paper stress-tests Haiti’s banking sector (2000–2024), finding it can absorb moderate shocks but remains exposed to combined inflation, exchange-rate, political, and disaster risks—supporting regular, results-focused oversight. HIV Drug Access: Lenacapavir shows near-100% protection, but rollout is slow and still missing from Latin America despite trial participation, highlighting global pricing and monopoly barriers. TPS Fallout for Haitians: As the U.S. ends Temporary Protected Status for Haiti, Haitians in Ohio are being called to ICE offices and forced into ankle monitors or deportation hearings, deepening fear and uncertainty. Health Workforce Pressure: Massachusetts officials warn that ending TPS for health care workers from Haiti and elsewhere could worsen staffing shortages as they push more primary-care investment. Culture & Institutions: Konpa’s UNESCO and NYC recognition arrives as the nightclub ecosystem that sustained it weakens, raising alarms about how to preserve the genre’s future.

AI in Education: Haiti’s Northeast Directorate of Education is using AI to verify data, flag anomalies, and improve quality control for official 9th AF exam results—meant to boost fairness without replacing human inspectors. Digital Learning & Citizenship: A “Fortnight of Active and Digital Citizenship” kicks off in Haiti to train people on safe online behavior, fact-checking, responsible AI use, and civic participation. Banking & Payments: Haiti’s central bank (BRH) is building a National Payment Platform to enable faster transfers across authorized banks, microfinance, and e-payment providers, while a new BRH stress-test paper studies how the banking system holds up under inflation, exchange-rate shocks, political instability, and disasters. School Year Planning: The Ministry of National Education sets Sept. 7, 2026 as the official start date for the 2026–2027 school year, with plans to update curricula and expand digital learning. Health & Protection: Haiti strengthens support for rape victims via a planned UNICEF-linked shelter assessment and a memorandum to improve care procedures. Displacement Mental Health: UNDP and UEH sign an agreement to expand mental health and psychosocial support for displaced people in the Port-au-Prince area. HIV Drug Access: Lenacapavir shows near-100% efficacy, but access remains slow in Latin America despite trial participation, highlighting global pricing and rollout gaps. Immigration Pressure on Haitians (US): In Ohio, Haitian TPS holders are being summoned to ICE offices and forced to wear ankle monitors or face removal hearings.