AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOffshore Racing: Boris Herrmann began his first solo race aboard new IMOCA Malizia 4 in the Route du Rhum, heading 3,452 nautical miles to Pointe-à-Pitre. Maritime Safety: A Maersk container ship rescued skipper Francis Joyon after his trimaran capsized off Ireland during the race; he was reported safe. Inter-island Transport: FRS Express des Îles has added a temporary fuel surcharge of €5 one-way and €10 return on international ferry routes, with reviews every three months. Climate Risks: Caribbean forecasters warn a strong El Niño could worsen drought across parts of the region, while flood risks also remain—pressures to watch for Guadeloupe’s farms and water supply. Regional Ties: Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe, and its namesake in Congo formalized a twinning aimed at cultural, educational and economic exchanges, with school links among the first planned projects.
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