AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater & Infrastructure: Guadeloupe and Martinique are facing an unprecedented water crisis, with drought paralyzing drinking supplies, forcing rationing, and worsening sanitation problems; coastal pollution has also led to swimming area closures, underlining how fragile local water networks are. Aviation & Connectivity: Liat Air launched a new year-round route between Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP) and Montego Bay (MBJ), operating Tuesdays and Saturdays, boosting Eastern Caribbean links and supporting regional tourism and business travel. Agri-Logistics Risk: A Peruvian citrus exporter tracking El Niño says forecasts point to strong rainfall and heat from November, prompting tighter fungal disease prevention, drainage checks, and port-access risk mapping to protect export continuity—though volumes may still dip. Food Industry Solidarity: On Tour de France Stage 7, 59,721 bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique were donated to Restos du Cœur, setting a new fundraising record and helping expand meal support in Gironde. Maritime & Regional Trade: CARICOM’s 51st meeting put “return on integration” under the spotlight, stressing that connectivity—like a regional ferry service—must deliver measurable economic results for Caribbean businesses. Local Industry Spotlight: Sodebo Ultim 3 was relaunched in Lorient after a major refit, with new foils and optimizations aimed at the Route du Rhum—Destination Guadeloupe, with 100 days to go.
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