AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSpirits & Exports: Distillerie Bonne Mère (Guadeloupe) just won Champion International Distiller at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards, with the event adding a new Gin & Tonic category and opening formally to international producers—another signal that Guadeloupe’s rum and spirits can compete far beyond the Caribbean. Climate Risk for Industry: Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean are bracing for intense heat, uneven wet-season rainfall and a muted hurricane peak, with higher flood and flash-flood potential—an alert that matters for agriculture, logistics and construction planning across the region. Hospitality Investment: Hyatt says it’s doubled down on all-inclusives, citing strong repeat demand and recent portfolio growth across the Caribbean and Latin America—useful context for tourism-linked supply chains in Guadeloupe. Trade & Regional Cooperation: The OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, with a mandate spanning trade, energy and agribusiness—potential new pathways for regional business partnerships. Culture & Creative Economy: A Côte d’Ivoire art feature highlights how rising costs are pushing artists to rethink where they work, with Grand Bassam emerging as a creative haven.
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