AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAnti-imperial spotlight: At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, France and Kenya doubled down on “partnership” plans that critics say cement continued exploitation, with Kenya’s U.S.-aligned posture again in focus. Caribbean tourism in the spotlight: Puerto Rico and Jamaica are leading the region’s official destination social media race, but the bigger growth bet is shifting toward creators and diaspora storytellers who can turn island identity into global attention. Bahamas credit upgrade: Moody’s lifted The Bahamas’ long-term rating to Ba3 and flipped the outlook to positive, citing stronger fiscal performance and more durable revenue beyond tourism. Regional aviation push: LIAT’s CEO called for a formal Caribbean airline collaboration to strengthen a shared voice and enable smoother one-ticket connections across the region. Guadeloupe-linked culture & travel buzz: LIAT is spotlighting Guadeloupe with an inaugural flight, while Antigua and Barbuda is riding influencer momentum after an IShowSpeed visit. Festival energy across the islands: Saint Lucia’s Jazz & Arts Festival kept momentum with Tems’ standout praise for the island and a packed lineup mixing local stars with major names.
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