AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndustrial Safety: A boiler explosion at Guadeloupe’s Montebello Distillery killed one worker and left two people in critical condition, with several others hurt; firefighters responded and the blast tore off the roof and damaged nearby areas, while prosecutors have opened a workplace manslaughter and involuntary injury case and authorities are investigating what caused the incident. Spirits Recognition: Distillerie Bonne Mère (Guadeloupe) was named Champion International Distiller at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards, with the event also adding new categories like Gin & Tonic and expanding international participation. Rum Culture & Tourism: A feature highlights how rum tourism is shifting from souvenir bottles to destination experiences, with distillery tours and tastings increasingly central to Caribbean travel plans. Climate Watch: The Caribbean Climate Outlook flags late wet-season risks for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, including recurrent heatwaves, patchy hurricane activity, and high potential for flooding and flash floods. Regional Cooperation: The OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, focusing on trade, investment, energy, agribusiness, and the creative economy.
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