AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoRegional Air Links: LIAT launched its inaugural nonstop service from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Montego Bay (Jamaica), starting twice weekly and aiming to scale to daily as demand grows—boosting tourism, business ties, and easier access for French and European visitors. Sargassum Solutions: OECS delegates are adapting management and valorisation models learned during a Martinique–Guadeloupe study tour, supported by the EU RIGHT Programme and SARSEA, to turn the seaweed challenge into a blue-economy opportunity. Climate Risk Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño plus warmer Caribbean seas could mean more intense heat, heatwaves, slower drought recovery in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and continued flood risk from heavy rain through the 2026 wet season. Agriculture & Health: A FAO-based ranking flags Saint Lucia for high pesticide use intensity, and the piece links pesticide exposure to potential public health harms—relevant for the wider French Caribbean farming workforce, including findings from Guadeloupe and Martinique. Regional Integration ROI: A CARICOM-focused analysis argues the region’s next step is moving from big priorities to measurable “return on integration,” starting with operational fixes like connectivity. Rum & Tourism Culture: St Barth is set to host the Caribbean Rum Awards (Oct. 26–30), blending blind judging with tastings and chef-led dinners—another Caribbean draw for hospitality and spirits trade.
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