AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater Crisis: Guadeloupe and Martinique are facing an unprecedented summer water crisis, with drinking-water supply disrupted, strict rationing in place, and sanitation systems strained by years of deterioration; authorities also closed some swimming areas in Guadeloupe due to coastal pollution, while drought alerts in Martinique restrict both household and agricultural use. Air Connectivity: Liat Air launched a new twice-weekly route between Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP) and Montego Bay (MBJ), starting July 14, strengthening Eastern Caribbean links and adding to the airport’s recent network expansion. Banana Solidarity & Food Supply: On Tour de France Stage 7, 59,721 bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique were donated to Restos du Cœur Gironde (KM97), helping set a new fundraising record with over 12 tons donated. Agriculture & Pesticides Debate: A Saint Lucia pesticide-use intensity headline sparked fear and backlash, prompting a call to look beyond a single statistic and discuss crop-by-crop realities, food safety, and public health. Energy & Resilience: A regional piece argues Caribbean energy systems remain heavily fossil-fuel dependent and highlights how water reliability has repeatedly undermined past renewable and hydro ambitions. Regional ROI: After CARICOM 51, the focus shifts to whether integration delivers measurable economic returns, with connectivity like a regional ferry service cited as a key operational test.
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