AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoShipping & Tourism: MSC Cruises is reshuffling its winter 2027/2028 plans, dropping planned Middle East routes for the MSC World Europa and moving that ship’s 7-night calls to the western Mediterranean (Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Messina, Valletta). Caribbean Connectivity: The MSC World Asia will instead serve the southern Caribbean with 7- and 14-night itineraries starting from Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Bridgetown, with stops including Castries, St. George’s, Philipsburg, St. John’s, Basseterre, Roseau and Kingstown—so Guadeloupe keeps a key cruise gateway. Public Spending & Local Media: In France’s overseas territories, professionals are alarmed by a state communication budget cut: only €1.7m is earmarked for the French Antilles and French Guiana, while signatories argue €11m is needed for issues like health, road safety, climate risks and illegal gold mining. Food Prices: UK banana prices are broadly stable week to week, with Guatemala up 5% (to £0.99) and Costa Rica slightly down (to £0.95); several origins show no reported data, including Guadeloupe.
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