AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEco Travel Reality Check: As airlines and rental firms market “green” upgrades this summer, experts say travellers should look for real operational changes (like fuel-saving routing and genuine sustainable aviation fuel plans) rather than feel-good offsets. Creative Economy Boost: St. Kitts officials highlighted the $50 million Prime Creative Arts Centre as a major Eastern Caribbean economic pillar, with construction now in a multi-year completion phase. Anguilla in the Spotlight: Travel And Tour World ranked Anguilla among the top beach destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, reinforcing the island’s tourism pull. Regional Finance Leadership: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, with renewed focus on resilience and accelerating renewable energy projects. OECS Africa Linkages: The OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to deepen trade, investment and cultural ties. Waste & Fire Response: Anguilla’s Corito Landfill fire is contained but still burning for days, with ongoing suppression, smoke advisories, and restricted waste deposits. Maritime Safety Watch: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster remains the Caribbean’s deadliest in decades, with recovery continuing and missing passengers still unaccounted for.
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