AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCreative Economy & Infrastructure: St. Kitts and Nevis officials highlighted the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre as a major Eastern Caribbean jobs and culture engine, funded through the Citizenship by Investment Public Benefit Option, with a three-year build-out expected after foundation work began safely. Tourism & Travel Rankings: Travel And Tour World released its 2026 Top 30 beach destinations list for the Americas and Caribbean, placing Anguilla among the top entries alongside Mexico, the U.S., Brazil and regional peers. Regional Finance & Energy Resilience: Dominica’s Dr. Irving McIntyre took over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, stressing climate risk and continued support for renewable energy rollouts across OECS members. OECS–Africa Cooperation: OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment and people-to-people links. Public Safety: Anguilla’s Corito Landfill fire is contained but still burning for days, with crews cooling hot spots and residents urged to stay clear due to smoke and emergency activity. Maritime Risk: A Guyana ferry disaster continues with 73 confirmed dead and 30 missing, underscoring ongoing Caribbean transport safety concerns. Sustainable Seas & Illegal Fishing: A regional analysis warns chemical fishing harms reefs and targets high-value species like spiny lobster, calling for tighter maritime monitoring.
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