AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgriculture & Youth Access: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged sub-region governments to open crown lands to young farmers on transparent, bank-recognised terms, stressing inclusion for persons with disability and practical support like agribusiness training, climate-smart farming, digital tools, leadership, and access to finance and markets. Regional Procurement & Health Systems: OECS Pharmaceutical Procurement Service marked its 40th anniversary, highlighting how pooled purchasing has helped small states sustain supply through hurricanes, trade shocks, and the pandemic. Swine Industry Research: The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine launched three pork-focused initiatives backed by the National Pork Board, targeting biosecurity strengths and gaps, immunization strategies against PRRSV-2, and international benchmarking to improve herd health. Shipping & Airlift Watch: Caribbean Airlines ended its direct Tobago–Barbados passenger and cargo service, creating a potential regional airlift gap; carriers said any replacement capacity depends on demand and route planning. Media & Culture: A historical look at how radio overtook newspapers in the Windward Islands, plus film news as Lila Avilés wraps production on “Cábula” for the Venice Gap-Financing Market.
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