AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDisaster Preparedness: The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society joined a Guadeloupe-hosted Early Action Protocol workshop (Aug 17–20) with regional partners to pre-plan and pre-fund cyclone response, aiming to deliver help before disasters hit. Renewables & Energy Policy: A Caribbean Energy Price Index report uses the Brechin Castle solar farm setback as a cautionary tale, pointing to weak planning and misalignment among utilities, governments, and regulators, while stressing how shocks make renewables and efficiency more urgent. Cruise & Tourism Flows: MSC Cruises is canceling its planned Middle East routes for winter 2027/2028, shifting the MSC World Asia to the southern Caribbean with departures from Fort-de-France and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) plus stops across the Eastern Caribbean. Household Support: France’s back-to-school allowance is being paid to nearly three million families (including Guadeloupe) to cover school costs, with amounts tied to children’s ages. Travel Demand Signals: New research finds travellers increasingly prioritize cultural immersion and food experiences over pure adventure or luxury.
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