AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater Crisis: Guadeloupe and Martinique are facing an unprecedented summer water crunch, with drinking-water restrictions, sanitation strain, and even closed swimming areas due to coastal pollution—daily life is getting harder as infrastructure struggles to cope. Air Connectivity: Liat Air launched a new year-round route linking Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP) to Montego Bay (MBJ) with flights Tuesdays and Saturdays, boosting Eastern Caribbean links and tourism access. Agri & Food Security: A Caribbean-wide debate is reignited by pesticide-use figures for Saint Lucia, with calls to look beyond one statistic and focus on crop-specific practices, food safety, and public health. Banana Solidarity: Guadeloupe and Martinique donated 59,721 bananas to Restos du Cœur for Tour de France KM97, setting a new fundraising record with 12+ tons delivered to support meals in Gironde. Regional Energy Context: A regional energy piece highlights how Caribbean economies still rely heavily on fossil fuels, while energy and water remain foundational inputs for sectors like tourism. Sports Tourism: In the luxury travel space, Finolhu (Maldives) adds a tennis/padel pro with a career that includes the French overseas region of Guadeloupe. Rum Calendar: St Barth is set to host the Caribbean Rum Awards Oct. 26–30, mixing competition judging with tastings and events that spotlight regional distillers.
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