AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSargassum Crisis: Swaths of seaweed are blanketing Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coastlines, with scientists saying this year’s bloom is growing locally in large quantities—releasing foul odors as it rots and threatening marine life and tourism-dependent economies. Climate & Risk Outlook: Caribbean forecasters warn of intense heat, uneven hurricane activity, and bouts of heavy rain that could raise flooding and flash-flood risks through the late wet season. Caribbean Trade Leadership: CARICHAM elected Kiran Maharaj as new Chair, with Martinique’s Vanessa Victorin and Gino Naarden as Vice-Chairs, pledging trade facilitation, advocacy, and disaster risk reduction. Energy & Agriculture Resilience (Carriacou/Petite Martinique): A solar plant in Limlair was commissioned to strengthen grid power for sister islands, while hybrid sheep and goat pens were delivered to help rebuild livestock production after Hurricane Beryl. Maritime Logistics: MV Equuleus Leader arrived at Basseterre Port to deliver 38 imported vehicles, supporting routine Caribbean automotive cargo flows. Spirits Industry (Martinique link): Campari plans to sell Martinique-based Bellonnie et Bourdillon Successeurs, which makes rhum agricole brands including Trois Rivières, Maison La Mauny, and Duquesne.
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