AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCaribbean Energy Policy: A new Caribbean Energy Price Index flags solar setbacks in Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago as an “undesirable outcome,” blaming weak planning and misalignment among utilities, governments, and regulators—an argument for faster, better-coordinated renewable rollouts across the region. Cruise & Connectivity: MSC Cruises is canceling its planned Middle East routes for winter 2027/2028, shifting the MSC World Europa to the western Mediterranean, while the MSC World Asia will focus on the southern Caribbean with departures from Fort-de-France and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe). Public Communication Funding: In the French Antilles and French Guiana, professionals are alarmed by a proposed state communications budget of just €1.7m, urging €11m instead to cover prevention campaigns on issues like health, safety, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. Banana Market Watch: UK banana prices stayed broadly stable, with Guatemala up 5% week-on-week while Costa Rica dipped slightly; some origins—including Guadeloupe—showed no reported prices. Travel Demand Signals: New research says travellers are prioritizing cultural immersion, with food and culinary experiences leading spend intentions. Aviation & Local Industry: A feature spotlights the long-running Zenith STOL CH701 “Sky Jeep,” a reminder of how niche aircraft manufacturing and maintenance ecosystems can endure.
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