AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAgriculture & Land Access: OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules urged sub-region governments to open crown lands to young farmers on transparent terms, with rates and 10-year arrangements that banks can treat as collateral, stressing inclusion must be structural and not just ceremonial. Regional Airlift Watch: Caribbean Airlines’ decision to end the direct Tobago–Barbados passenger and cargo service has created a potential regional airlift gap, but LIAT (2020) and interCaribbean say they’re only monitoring options based on demand and route planning. Mining & Energy Transition: Scientists studying Montserrat’s Soufrière Hills volcano report signs of a fluid-filled zone at about 2–3 km depth that could act like a “magmatic brine lens,” potentially concentrating metals beneath the active system. Climate & Travel Alerts: Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central Atlantic and, while not yet near hurricane strength, could still affect Caribbean travel plans as the season typically heats up in September. Global Forest Snapshot: A new ranking highlights that Russia holds the largest share of global forests (20.1%), with just a few countries controlling more than half worldwide.
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