AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health & Labs: Jamaica completed its first Voluntary External Evaluation under WHO’s International Health Regulations, reviewing 15 core capacities including surveillance and laboratory systems—an example Cayman health leaders can learn from as they strengthen preparedness. Mosquito-Borne Disease: A new look at rising dengue and malaria risk highlights how climate and pesticide resistance are bringing mosquito threats back closer to home, and why prevention tech matters. Cayman Energy Relief: The Cayman Islands government extended the 2026 Fuel Relief Programme for three more months to Dec 31, keeping the 100% import duty waiver and electricity assistance that caps household power charges at CI$0.18/kWh for most homes. Marine Education: CCMI will fund 400+ scholarships for Year 6 students to attend its Marine Ecology Course in Little Cayman, expanding ocean literacy across all government schools. Parliament & Policy: Parliament resumes Sept 30 with major bills on public health and environmental health, plus a motion to explore a sovereign wealth fund. Biotech (Cayman-linked): Silexion Therapeutics reported positive translational findings for SIL204 and also announced warrant exercises tied to its KRAS cancer programme. Tech Futures Week: Cayman’s Tech Futures Week (Oct 5–9) returns with a focus on practical AI impacts for work, business, and safeguards. Finance & Markets: Cuprina Holdings (Cayman) closed its underwriter over-allotment option, adding gross proceeds as it plans R&D and market expansion.
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