AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation & Tourism: LIAT Air launched its first-ever direct Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Montego Bay route, landing with 33 passengers and starting a twice-weekly, year-round service (Tuesdays and Saturdays), with plans to grow to daily as demand rises—Jamaica says it opens the French Caribbean and helps tourism dollars reach local taxi, farm and artisan businesses, while Guadeloupe gets a direct link to a major English-speaking destination. Regional Integration: After CARICOM’s 51st summit, analysts argue the real test now is “return on integration,” especially on practical bottlenecks like connectivity. Health Watch: Scientists report early warning signs of schistosomiasis drug resistance, urging ongoing genomic surveillance to protect the long-term effectiveness of praziquantel. Environment & Blue Economy: OECS delegates, drawing on Martinique and Guadeloupe experience, are pushing more coordinated sargassum management across Eastern Caribbean states. Climate Outlook: CariCOF warns El Niño-linked heat and uneven drought could intensify, with continued flood risk during the 2026 wet season.
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