AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRegional Connectivity & Airfares: LIAT Air is trying to keep ticket prices down despite a ~50% jump in jet fuel costs tied to the Middle East conflict, saying it will absorb much of the increase rather than fully pass it to passengers. New Route for Guadeloupe: The airline’s direct Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)–Montego Bay (Jamaica) service launched July 14 and now runs twice weekly (Tuesdays and Saturdays), with plans to grow toward daily flights as demand rises. Search & Rescue (Maritime Safety): A Vincentian fisherman, Gregory Questelles, is among three men missing after a trip from Antigua; searches by Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard and regional partners have so far found no trace, with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Guadeloupe notified. Food & Farming Debate: A Saint Lucia pesticide-use headline is sparking public fear, with commentary urging a closer look beyond one statistic when discussing pesticide intensity, food safety, and public health. CARICOM ROI Focus: After CARICOM’s 51st heads meeting, analysts argue the region’s next test is delivering measurable economic returns, especially on practical issues like connectivity. Energy Transition Lens: A Caribbean energy commentary highlights how fossil fuels still dominate (up to 90% of use) and why reliable power and water are key inputs for tourism and enterprise.
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