AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime Safety & Accountability: A new Times Caribbean investigative analysis compares the 1970 MV Christena disaster with Saturday’s MV Barima capsizing, urging scrutiny of vessel design, loading practices, passenger responsibility, and crew conduct—while correcting claims that both ships were built in Guyana. Air Connectivity for Tourism: Anguilla is set for a winter boost as BermudAir’s AnguillAir expands—adding a new Toronto route (weekly Saturdays from Dec. 19 to May 1, 2027) and increasing flights from Boston, Newark, Baltimore-Washington and Tampa/St. Petersburg—aimed at bringing more visitors to the island’s 33 beaches and “barefoot luxury.” Regional Aviation Push: Antigua PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing frustrating delays and cancellations that strand travellers across the sub-region. Business Expansion & Trade: The St. Maarten Chamber’s COCI pre-mission assembly drew 240+ attendees to prepare firms for a US business expansion mission and expo in Miami (Nov. 16–19, 2026). Local Culture: Anguilla’s Bro Lee Senior Calypso Monarch finals are set for Aug. 6 after eight calypsonians won semi-finals at Landsome Bowl.
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