AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTele-audiology in the islands: ELEHEAR launched ElePro Plus, adding live, one-on-one remote tele-audiology sessions for OTC hearing device owners via its app, with a 45-minute video visit and follow-up priced per session at $99. Privacy and surveillance tech: A new federal-ad tracking mapping tool, DecryptAds, lets people search how ad brokers operate and what location-linked data can flow—raising fresh concerns for anyone using mobile apps. Undersea innovation leadership: The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) named Donald McCormack board chair after Debbie Proffitt’s retirement, highlighting continued prototype funding and workforce support for undersea R&D. Local education leadership: Mrs. Zubida K. H. O’Neal-George is set to become principal of Ebenezer Thomas Primary School in fall 2026, with a focus on math coaching and teacher support. Food safety for regional supply chains: A Class I recall was issued for about 29,628 pounds of raw frozen boneless beef imported from Argentina after it entered commerce without required reinspection—urging Caribbean distributors to check freezer stock. BVI skills gap debate: A BVI education leader warned that young Virgin Islanders are getting sidelined in the skilled labour market as employers lean on expatriate technical talent, pointing to long-running TVET mismatches. Maritime funding: The U.S. Maritime Administration awarded $35.18M to 45 small shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands for equipment, upgrades, and workforce training.
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