AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCaribbean Rum Awards in St Barth: The only Caribbean-wide rum competition that brings regional distilleries together for blind judging crowned a champion on the island, underscoring how local producers (from Martinique/Guadeloupe agricoles to older molasses rums) compete on equal footing. Healthcare Finances: A new French study says public hospital deficits are set to reach about 2.1% of revenue in 2025 (around €2.3bn), with rising operating costs and interest payments weighing on budgets even as Ségur reform funding supports investment. All-Inclusive Push: Hyatt is doubling down on all-inclusives after major acquisitions, citing strong repeat demand across Latin America and the Caribbean—good news for tourism-linked economies. Marie Brizard Update: Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits reports France returning to growth in Q2, lifting on-trade performance and helped by brand recovery and a Cognac industrial-services contract, even as some international markets remain soft. Euro Banknotes & Overseas Regions: The ECB confirms outermost regions, including Guadeloupe, will be incorporated in the next euro banknote redesign phase after consultation. OECS Africa-Caribbean Link: The OECS appoints Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment, and cultural ties. Guadeloupe Business Note (IP): A guide explains how patent protection in Guadeloupe and other French Caribbean territories follows the French patent system, including via validated European patents.
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