AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoReparations Push: A Caribbean Reparations Commission delegation stepped up its London push for reparations, lining up public education and civil society engagement, with key figures including Hilary Beckles and Dorbrene O’Marde. Climate & Risk: CariCOF warns El Niño is intensifying across the Caribbean, raising odds of hotter, longer heatwaves, slower drought recovery in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and continued flooding risk during the 2026 wet season. Sargassum Solutions: OECS is scaling up a more coordinated sargassum response after a study tour in Martinique and Guadeloupe, backed by EU funding, aiming to cut impacts and develop blue-economy uses. Air Connectivity for Tourism: LIAT launched a historic nonstop link between Guadeloupe and Montego Bay, with plans to grow frequency as demand rises—seen as a boost for tourism and local suppliers. Agri-Health Watch: A FAO-based ranking flags Saint Lucia’s high pesticide use intensity, and regional research links heavy exposure in Guadeloupe/Martinique plantation workers to higher cancer risks. Regional Security: Roosevelt Skerrit urged a broader, integrated approach to security at an Antilles conference, tying maritime protection, cybersecurity, energy/food security, and disaster resilience together. Logistics Infrastructure: A concept note proposes an OECS air cargo distribution hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra Airport to speed regional delivery and improve inbound/outbound logistics.
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