AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoSearch & Rescue: The Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard is still looking for three fishermen missing at sea after they failed to return from a trip aboard the Lady Madesha, with searches by air and sea so far coming up empty. Water Crisis: Guadeloupe and Martinique are facing an unprecedented drought and water-supply disruption, with strict rationing and even coastal swimming areas closed over pollution concerns. Air Connectivity & Fares: LIAT Air says it’s trying to limit ticket price increases as fuel costs surge, while Jamaica and Guadeloupe celebrate the new twice-weekly direct route to Montego Bay (with plans to grow service). Regional Climate Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño-linked heat and uneven rainfall could mean more heatwaves and drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, plus continued flood risk from heavy downpours. Public Health: A new study flags early signs that schistosomiasis parasites may be changing in ways that could reduce response to praziquantel, urging ongoing monitoring. Sargassum Response: OECS delegates met after a mission through Martinique and Guadeloupe to push more coordinated, solution-focused sargassum management across member states.
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