AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCaribbean Tourism & Airlift: Jamaica’s tourism recovery is getting a boost as airlines add capacity and keep planes fuller, with average load factors at 85% from January to August 2026 and nearly 1.9 million seats available—supporting new and expanded routes from the US, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Energy & Cost Pressure: Economist Marla Dukharan urges the Caribbean to push harder on energy sovereignty, warning that volatility and oil prices above $100 per barrel could persist as geopolitical risks keep hitting supply and raising costs. Shipping & Cruise Capacity: MSC says nine ships will sail the Caribbean in winter 2027-28, with two vessels operating from Martinique and Guadeloupe, including the debut of MSC World Atlantic. Local Sports Spotlight: Bermuda striker Nahki Wells is set to play for Bermuda against Guadeloupe and St Lucia in the Concacaf Nations League, with Bermuda opening under new coach John Barry Nusum. Guadeloupe Culture & Identity: A feature on Carnival morning in Basse-Terre highlights Mas a Kongo traditions tied to histories of slavery and resistance, set against Guadeloupe’s ongoing identity debate. Geothermal Investment: Ormat won up to about $35m from the US Department of Energy to advance enhanced geothermal and hydrothermal projects—an energy-tech signal with wider regional relevance.
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