AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndependence & Development Debate: A new argument ahead of Independence Day says Trinidad and Tobago’s post-colonial performance can’t be judged by per-capita income alone, pointing to unequal asset ownership and gaps in education, health, housing and institutions. Agri-Input Pressure: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides and concerns over illegal markets and health/environment risks—an issue that will resonate for regional farmers and regulators. Indigenous Economic Links: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councillor Miranda visited St. Kitts to expand indigenous economic opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans and shared heritage. Local Food Entrepreneurship: A small hot sauce and spice business (“Peckham Heat”) shows how niche Caribbean-style flavors can scale through repeat orders and independent stockists. Streaming & Visibility for Guadeloupe: Netflix’s Danish thriller “The Secret Woman” climbed global charts and reached No. 1 in Guadeloupe, highlighting how international content can quickly find local audiences.
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