AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade & Services Policy: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up a CARICOM push to close trade-in-services data gaps, using UNCTAD’s TiSSTAT to help governments build stronger export strategies and plug into global value chains. Cruise Tourism: Montserrat Tourism Authority announced the 2026/2027 cruise schedule (Oct 2026–Apr 2027), with calls expected to boost local taxi, tours, food, retail and artisan sales while encouraging repeat longer stays. Energy Prices Watch: ECCB data shows Antigua and Barbuda logged the lowest ECCU gasoline and diesel prices in July 2026, while Montserrat sat among the higher end—useful for businesses tracking operating costs. Circular Economy Innovation: Route 27’s Innovation Challenge in Costa Rica targets reuse of highway waste (especially tires and plastics), offering up to €20,000 for a functional prototype to support a circular economy. Tourism Trends: A “dark tourism” roundup spotlights Montserrat as a destination for visitors drawn to history and memorial sites.
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