AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAviation & Infrastructure: Boeing South Carolina marked a key milestone on its new 787 paint hangar at North Charleston, placing the final structural beam in a “topping out” ceremony as part of a $1 billion investment that also includes a second 787 assembly line. Regional Cooperation: The OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, tasking her with helping unlock trade, investment, and policy links across the region. Tourism & Travel Reliability: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline, citing frequent delays and cancellations that are disrupting travel across Eastern Caribbean islands including Anguilla. Local Environment & Safety: A major fire at Anguilla’s Corito Landfill site is now contained but still burning, with crews working to cool and extinguish hot spots; only essential vehicles and waste contractors are allowed to deposit waste nearby. Air Connectivity for Anguilla: BermudAir says it will add 10 Airbus A220-300s, with deliveries starting in Q4 2027, and points to expanded service including growth via its AnguillAir brand. Marine & Fisheries Risk: A Caribbean-focused report warns that chemical fishing is hard to detect yet can severely damage reefs and high-value fisheries like spiny lobster.
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