AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Momentum: St. Maarten and Saint Martin are surging again, with new Amadeus data showing Sint Maarten up 18% year over year and Saint Martin up 12%—fuelled by more seats, fresh hotel openings, stronger dining, and the island’s “easy base” setup for beach, marina and nightlife. Regional Tourism Strategy: Caribbean leaders at Antigua’s CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace are pushing a regional logistics and supply-chain plan to keep more tourism money circulating locally, aiming to reduce heavy import dependence. Agri Fest Spotlight: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister Eric Evelyn praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026, calling it a strong, well-run showcase and highlighting Anguilla’s tech-driven farming despite dry conditions. Education & Workforce: New Anglia University is expanding U.S.-linked clinical training and residency pathways as more students chase MD routes that lead to American hospital experience. Markets Watch: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ rating to Ba3 with a positive outlook, citing stronger fiscal performance and more durable revenue beyond tourism.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.