AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism & Sustainability: A new push for “regenerative tourism” is gaining traction, shifting travel success from visitor numbers to real value for communities and the environment. Aviation Disruption: British Airways cancelled a Saint Lucia–Guyana flight after a mechanical issue, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated over delays and limited support while alternative arrangements were made. Regional Transport & Trade: Global Ports Holding argues cruise and land tourism must be planned together to boost local business links and more sustainable growth across the Caribbean. AgTech & Climate Finance: Grenada’s C-SAC was named a global finalist for the FAO 2026 AgriInno Challenge, aiming to reward small farmers for ecological stewardship with a blockchain-powered protocol. Food Safety & Health: FAO-linked data ranks Saint Lucia sixth globally for pesticide use intensity, raising concerns about long-term public and environmental health impacts. Border Tech: Dominica and other Caribbean states signed a U.S. biometric border security agreement to speed up fingerprint and facial-scan checks. Local Policy & Infrastructure: Parliament approved tax and VAT relief measures, while a concept note backs an OECS air cargo hub at Hewanorra to improve regional logistics. Judicial Update: A court quashed Justice Eddy Ventose’s appointment to the ECSC Court of Appeal, though prior judgments remain valid.
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