AGP Executive Report

Aviation & Tourism: Caribbean Airlines is rolling out a transformation programme to boost operations, customer service and long-term financial stability, with new onboard and airport perks like a Duty-Free Bridal Registry and gift cards aimed at improving the travel experience. Agri & Health: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, driven by heavy reliance on fungicides and highly hazardous pesticides—an industry warning that chemical crop protection can bring rising health and environmental risks, plus pressure from illegal imports. Indigenous Economy: Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to expand cross-island economic opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans and preserve shared heritage. Media & Culture (Regional Impact): Netflix’s Danish thriller “The Secret Woman” is climbing charts globally and is currently No. 1 in Guadeloupe, showing strong demand for international content. Local Governance (Context): A debate on what “prosperity” means since Independence highlights gaps between average income and who benefits through access to education, health and housing.

Aviation & State Enterprise: Caribbean Airlines is pushing a transformation programme to boost operational performance, customer service and long-term financial sustainability, with new customer perks like a Duty-Free Bridal Registry and gift cards aimed at improving the travel experience. Indigenous Economy & Heritage: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councillor Miranda visited St. Kitts to expand economic opportunities for indigenous people, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans and shared heritage across the region. Agri-Inputs & Public Health: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides, raising concerns over illegal markets and health and environmental risks. Media & Tourism Buzz (Guadeloupe): Netflix’s Danish thriller The Secret Woman surged globally and reached No. 1 in Guadeloupe, putting the island on the map for streaming-driven attention.

Independence & Development Debate: A new argument ahead of Independence Day says Trinidad and Tobago’s post-colonial performance can’t be judged by per-capita income alone, pointing to unequal asset ownership and gaps in education, health, housing and institutions. Agri-Input Pressure: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides and concerns over illegal markets and health/environment risks—an issue that will resonate for regional farmers and regulators. Indigenous Economic Links: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councillor Miranda visited St. Kitts to expand indigenous economic opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans and shared heritage. Local Food Entrepreneurship: A small hot sauce and spice business (“Peckham Heat”) shows how niche Caribbean-style flavors can scale through repeat orders and independent stockists. Streaming & Visibility for Guadeloupe: Netflix’s Danish thriller “The Secret Woman” climbed global charts and reached No. 1 in Guadeloupe, highlighting how international content can quickly find local audiences.

Streaming & Media: Netflix’s Danish thriller The Secret Woman is climbing fast, hitting No. 1 in seven countries including Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion, with the plot centered on identity, an island life, and a vanished shipping heiress—another sign of strong demand for non-English content in the region. Agri-Food & Health: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous chemicals, raising pressure over illegal imports and risks to people and the environment—an issue that matters for Caribbean food supply chains and farm inputs. Indigenous Economy & Culture: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councillor Miranda visited St. Kitts to expand cross-island economic opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans and preserve shared heritage. Local Business (Food): A London hot-sauce maker, Peckham Heat, is growing via independent stockists after starting from party demand—small-scale entrepreneurship that mirrors how niche food brands can scale through local distribution.

Streaming & Media: Netflix’s Danish thriller The Secret Woman has surged to the top of global charts, hitting No. 1 in seven countries including Guadeloupe, with an amnesia-driven plot tied to a vanished shipping heiress. Agriculture & Inputs: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides—raising pressure from illegal imports and health/environment risks for major crops like maize, wheat, coffee, potatoes and tomatoes. Indigenous Economy (Caribbean links): Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to expand cross-island heritage work and set up a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre aimed at steady income for artisans. Local Food Business (export-ready products): A Peckham hot-honey and spice brand (Peckham Heat) is growing via independent stockists after demand from party hosts—an example of how small food makers can scale distribution. Tourism Marketing (distant, but relevant): Times Square’s “Naked Cowboy” highlights how major digital billboards and constant promotions shape brand visibility—useful context for anyone thinking about tourism-facing marketing.

Streaming & Culture: Netflix’s Danish thriller The Secret Woman has surged to the top of global charts, hitting No. 1 in several countries including Guadeloupe, as viewers chase its amnesia plot and shipping-empire mystery. Local Food & Small Business: A Peckham “honey queen” is selling Scotch Bonnet hot honey, spice rubs and chilli flakes through independent shops—an example of how niche Caribbean-style flavors can scale via local stockists and repeat orders. Indigenous Economy & Heritage: Kalinago leaders from Dominica are visiting St. Kitts to expand cross-island cultural ties and set up a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre, aiming to turn heritage into steady livelihoods. Agri-Inputs & Health Risks: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous chemicals—raising alarms for farmers, illegal imports, and environmental and health pressures. Media Talk: Death in Paradise fans are pushing for a female DI change ahead of the Christmas special, showing how audience demand can shape casting conversations.

Streaming & Media: Netflix’s Danish thriller The Secret Woman has surged to the top of global charts, hitting No.1 in several countries including Guadeloupe, boosting demand for non-English content. Indigenous Economy & Craft: Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to expand cross-island opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans and livelihoods. Agri-Inputs & Health Risks: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record high in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides—an urgent reminder for Caribbean farmers and regulators watching chemical imports and crop protection practices. Local Food Business: A Peckham entrepreneur is selling hot honey and spice blends through independent shops—useful inspiration for Guadeloupe’s small food producers aiming for wider retail reach. Tourism & Shipping: A tall-ship itinerary highlights smaller-port Caribbean travel, with calls including Guadeloupe, pointing to niche tourism tied to maritime logistics. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly is forming in the Atlantic; Caribbean travelers are advised to monitor forecasts as September typically brings peak activity.

Caribbean Tourism & Trade: A tall-ship sailing from Saint Martin is drawing first-time visitors to the Leeward Islands, with calls including Guadeloupe and smaller ports—an “intimate” alternative to big cruise ships that also boosts local services in duty-free and port areas. Streaming & Local Culture: Netflix’s Danish thriller The Secret Woman has surged globally, hitting No. 1 in several countries including Guadeloupe, putting non-English content in the spotlight for local viewers. Agri-Inputs & Health Risks: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous pesticides—raising pressure from illegal markets and environmental and health concerns that resonate for regional farming supply chains. Indigenous Economy: Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to expand cross-island economic opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans. Food Business Spotlight: A Peckham hot honey and spice brand is growing via independent stockists—another reminder of how small food producers scale through local retail networks.

Caribbean Media & Tourism: A Danish Netflix thriller, The Secret Woman, is topping global charts and even reaching No. 1 in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion—another reminder that streaming demand can quickly translate into local audience buzz. Indigenous & Craft Economy: Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to expand economic opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre to support artisans and preserve shared heritage across the islands. Agri-Health Watch: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous chemicals—raising pressure around illegal imports and farm safety, a useful caution for regional agriculture. Aviation Policy: France’s smaller regional airports face survival risks as EU rules tighten public funding for low-traffic airports, with potential knock-on effects for Caribbean-linked travel demand. Local Culture Spotlight: Guadeloupe’s Annaëlle Ibo earned a medal position at Miss World’s talent contest, bringing progressive metal to a global stage.

Caribbean Tourism & Shipping: A Star Clippers tall-ship cruise is being pitched as a “first-timers” way to see the Leeward Islands, with calls including Dominica and Guadeloupe—plus smaller ports that avoid big-ship crowds. Hurricane Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, and while it’s still far from land, Caribbean travelers are being urged to track its path as September typically brings more activity. Agriculture & Health: Kenya’s pesticide use hit a record 6,953 tonnes in 2024, with heavy reliance on highly hazardous products—raising pressure over illegal imports and risks to people and the environment. Local Culture & Media: Miss World’s talent night in Vietnam featured Guadeloupe’s Annaëlle Ibo, who placed among the medal positions. Regional Indigenous Economy: Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to expand cross-border opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre. Food Business: A Peckham hot sauce maker says her Scotch Bonnet Hot Honey and spice range is growing through independent stockists, aiming to expand further by Christmas.

Agri-Health Watch: Kenya hit a record 6,953 tonnes of pesticide use in 2024, with highly hazardous pesticides making up over two-thirds—raising alarms as farmers lean on chemicals to protect maize, wheat, coffee, potatoes and tomatoes. Food & Farming Risks: Fungicides/bactericides lead (3,133 tonnes), followed by herbicides (2,476) and insecticides (1,335), while rodenticides remain low—yet illegal imports and hazardous products are adding pressure. Caribbean Business & Culture: Kalinago leaders from Dominica visited St. Kitts to expand indigenous economic opportunities, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre and heritage-linked cooperation. Travel & Connectivity: A Star Clippers tall-ship cruise is pitched as a low-key way for first-timers to explore the Leeward Islands, with calls including Guadeloupe. Weather Alert: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic; Caribbean travelers are urged to monitor its path as September can bring a more active season. Local Spotlight (Guadeloupe): Miss World’s talent stage featured Guadeloupe’s Annaëlle Ibo among the medalists.

Caribbean Business & Culture: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councillor Miranda visited St. Kitts to extend the Kalinago story beyond Dominica, with plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre aimed at creating sustainable income for artisans and residents, alongside a commemorative ceremony for Chief Tegremond. Local Tourism & Supply Chains: A Star Clippers tall-ship cruise is being pitched as a low-key way for first-timers to explore the Leeward Islands, calling at Saint Martin, Barbuda, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Antigua and St Barts—good news for regional ports and visitor-facing services. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, still far from land, but travelers are urged to monitor forecasts as September can bring a more active hurricane period. Media Spotlight (Guadeloupe): Netflix’s Danish thriller “The Secret Woman” is climbing charts fast, reaching No. 1 in Guadeloupe and other territories—another reminder of how global streaming can boost local viewing demand. Aviation Policy (France/EU): EU proposals could tighten public funding rules for smaller regional airports from April 2027, raising survival concerns for routes that matter to Caribbean-bound travel via Europe. Arts & Heritage: The BFI will launch a major Sarah Maldoror retrospective starting Sept. 2, featuring the restored “Sambizanga,” reinforcing the cultural value of film preservation tied to African independence history.

Indigenous Economic Push: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councillor Miranda visited St. Kitts to extend Kalinago heritage ties across the archipelago and secure new income streams, including plans for a permanent Kalinago Craft Centre aimed at supporting artisans and residents. Caribbean Heritage & Trade Links: The delegation marked the 1626 assassination of Chief Tegremond and highlighted that Kalinago history connects not just Dominica but also St. Kitts, Antigua, Guadeloupe, Grenada, and St. Vincent—positioning crafts and seafaring culture as exportable livelihoods. Regional Business Watch: A Netflix Danish thriller, The Secret Woman, hit major streaming charts in Guadeloupe and other Caribbean islands, showing how global media demand can quickly surface locally. Travel & Risk Monitoring: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic and could affect Caribbean travel plans later, so operators and travelers are watching forecasts as September typically brings higher activity.

Streaming & Culture: Netflix’s Danish thriller The Secret Woman is surging worldwide, hitting #1 in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion and climbing to #2 globally—a reminder that international screen content is now a real local audience driver. Local Food Business: In the UK, Peckham Heat is selling Scotch Bonnet hot honey and spice blends through independent shops, showing how Caribbean-style flavors can scale via small retailers and repeat orders. Caribbean Travel & Tourism: A Star Clippers tall-ship cruise is marketed as a first-timer-friendly way to explore the Leeward Islands, with stops including Guadeloupe—the kind of niche tourism that can boost local ports and services. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic; forecasts suggest travelers should monitor its path as September typically brings higher activity. Aviation Policy: EU plans to tighten public funding rules for smaller regional airports could pressure routes that matter for island connectivity. Arts & Heritage: Sarah Maldoror’s Sambizanga is getting a major 4K restoration push via the BFI and Scorsese’s Film Foundation, keeping Angolan and Francophone film history in the spotlight. Global Forests (Context): A new ranking highlights how a small set of countries holds most of the world’s forests—useful backdrop for climate and land-use debates that also affect Caribbean ecosystems.

Caribbean Tourism & Shipping: Corendon is adding a new 14-day Caribbean cruise that starts in Aruba on December 3, 2026 and ends in Curaçao on December 16, with passengers able to board the Renaissance during its scheduled Aruba call—an extra boost for regional ports and local services. Local Food & Micro-Industry: In Peckham, Juliette Dalton’s “Peckham Heat” is selling Scotch Bonnet hot honey, spice rubs, chilli flakes and flavoured salts through independent south-east London shops, with repeat orders and plans to expand stockists by Christmas. Hurricane Watch for Caribbean Travelers: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the central Atlantic, and while it’s not yet near hurricane strength, the NHC notes September is typically peak season—so flights and trip planning across the region may need close monitoring. Aviation Policy Impact (France): EU plans to tighten public funding rules for smaller regional airports could hit routes and operating support from April 2027 onward, with areas reliant on domestic traffic flagged as especially vulnerable. Culture & Media (Guadeloupe connection): Miss World’s talent contest featured Guadeloupe’s Annaëlle Ibo among the medal positions, keeping attention on Caribbean performers on an international stage.

Caribbean Tourism & Shipping: Corendon is adding a new 14-day Caribbean cruise that starts in Aruba on December 3, 2026 and ends in Curaçao on December 16, with the Renaissance able to take passengers during its scheduled Aruba call—good news for regional travel demand and local port-linked spending. Climate Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the central Atlantic, with the Atlantic season still running below its usual pace but with September expected to bring more activity; travelers across the Caribbean are urged to monitor forecasts as the storm develops. Aviation Policy: France’s smaller regional airports may face tougher survival odds as the EU moves to tighten public funding rules—potentially hitting airports under new passenger thresholds from April 2027 onward, a risk for island and domestic connectivity. Culture & Heritage: The BFI will launch a major survey of Sarah Maldoror’s cinema, starting September 2 with a restored Sambizanga—highlighting Angolan independence-era storytelling and the growing international push to preserve her work. Arts & Media: Miss World’s talent contest in Vietnam featured Chile’s Ignacia Fernández going viral for death metal vocals, with Guadeloupe’s Annaëlle Ibo taking a medal position. Environment & Resources: A new ranking shows Russia leading global forest area share (20.1%), with the Americas and Asia-Pacific together holding nearly 78% of the world’s forests.