AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndustrial Safety in Guadeloupe: Montebello Distillery in Guadeloupe suffered an “extremely violent” boiler explosion on Friday morning, killing one worker in his 50s and leaving two people in critical condition, with several others hurt; the Pointe-à-Pitre prosecutor’s office has pressed charges of manslaughter and involuntary injury, while firefighters and investigators assess damage and causes. Spirits & Awards: Guadeloupe’s Distillerie Bonne Mère scored big at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards, winning Champion International Distiller as the event expanded to include international producers and added new categories like Gin & Tonic. Caribbean Rum Tourism: A feature highlights how rum distillery tours are turning into major travel draws across the region, shifting from souvenir bottles to on-site experiences tied to each island’s rum-making style. Agriculture & Food Safety Debate: A commentary pushes back on a Saint Lucia pesticide-use headline, arguing that one statistic can’t capture which chemicals, crops, and conditions are involved—and calls for a fuller public health conversation. Regional Cooperation: The OECS Commission appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to strengthen trade, investment, and energy/agribusiness links.
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