AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCARICOM Expansion: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, boosting regional integration between French- and English-speaking Caribbean territories. Energy Costs in Montserrat: The Montserrat government cut fuel prices immediately, lowering diesel and premium gasoline at both wholesale and retail levels to ease the cost of living. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing long delays and missed connections that disrupt travel across the islands. OECS Logistics Plan: A concept note proposes turning Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport into a regional air cargo distribution hub to speed shipments across OECS members and territories. Circular Economy Spotlight: Mexico’s Recycling Leaders Forum 2026 highlighted its circular economy push, including new circular economy law and advanced PET bottle-to-bottle systems. Life Sciences Supply Chain: DNA Script expanded access to on-demand DNA synthesis in India via a distributor deal with Imperial Life Sciences, aiming to reduce reliance on overseas supply. Regional Finance Watch: The ECCB Monetary Council meeting reaffirmed EC dollar stability while focusing on resilience and shared prosperity across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Montserrat Heritage on Money: Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble will appear on the new EC$10 banknote as part of an ECCB redesign honoring regional national heroes.
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