AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGuadeloupe Industry Safety: A boiler explosion at Montebello Distillery in Guadeloupe killed one worker and left two others in critical condition, with prosecutors pressing charges of manslaughter and involuntary injury; firefighters were mobilised and the blast reportedly tore off the roof and damaged nearby property, while an investigation is underway. Spirits & Exports: Guadeloupe’s Distillerie Bonne Mère scored major international recognition, winning Champion International Distiller at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards, reinforcing the island’s rum and spirits brand pull. Caribbean Climate Risk: The wider Caribbean, including the Eastern Caribbean, faces intense heat, patchy hurricane activity and uneven rainfall into late wet season, with meteorologists warning of recurrent heatwaves and a high to extremely high potential for flooding and flash floods. Hospitality Investment Trend: Hyatt is doubling down on all-inclusives, citing strong repeat demand and recent acquisitions, a signal that travel operators are still betting on Caribbean leisure demand. OECS Cooperation: The OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, with a mandate spanning trade, energy, agribusiness and the creative economy.
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