AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Travel Shock: Eleven airlines have collapsed into administration in 2026, with holiday trips cancelled; European Cargo (Bournemouth) is the latest, reportedly risking about 180 jobs, as fuel costs surge after the Iran conflict and Iata warns 2026 profits could be cut in half. Maritime Disruption: Ferry services to Dominica are disrupted after a strike by fishermen in Guadeloupe blocked the port of Pointe-à-Pitre, leaving passengers to be rebooked. Regional Connectivity Push: In Guadeloupe, partners behind the EU-backed KARULINK project met to plan new regular passenger routes, better links between transport modes, and greener mobility across islands. Telecom Link Tension: Flow says it invested over US$1 million to tackle mobile network interference in northern Dominica, tracing it to an operator in Guadeloupe and planning equipment delivery and installation soon. Legal/Business Climate: The OHADAC–CARO arbitration and ADR training programme is set to launch in June, aiming to strengthen dispute resolution capacity across the Eastern Caribbean, including Guadeloupe. Aviation Deal for Islanders: LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to sell single tickets, check luggage through to final destinations, and connect Guadeloupe/Martinique/French Guiana to Europe via Paris Orly. Yachting Industry Move: IMM acquired Atlantic Refit Center in La Rochelle, expanding refit and repair services for vessels up to 150 metres, with IMM already operating bases in Guadeloupe and the wider Caribbean.
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