AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSargassum Response: OECS delegates just wrapped a mission to Martinique and Guadeloupe to fast-track practical sargassum collection and “valorisation” ideas, backed by the EU’s RIGHT programme and SARSEA, aiming to turn a recurring coastal and tourism headache into blue-economy opportunities. Regional Air Links: LIAT Air launched a new Guadeloupe–Montego Bay route, with a twice-weekly year-round service (Tuesdays and Saturdays) starting with 33 passengers and plans to grow to daily as demand rises—positioned as a boost for tourism, local suppliers, and wider Caribbean connectivity. Tourism & Integration: Caribbean leaders are pushing for better “return on integration,” with regional connectivity (including a ferry push) highlighted as an operational priority that can directly affect competitiveness. Public Health Watch: A FAO-based ranking flagged Saint Lucia as sixth globally for pesticide use intensity, raising concerns about long-term health and environmental impacts across the region. Education Tensions: In the Northern Islands, parents of Siméon Trott nursery school pupils in Marigot are reacting to claims that bilingual classes may be abolished, asking the education authority for reasons and safeguards. Security Update: Senator Annick Petrus was attacked at her home in Saint-Martin; authorities say she was not physically injured and an investigation is underway.
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