AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Integration: Martinique has officially joined CARICOM as its seventh associate member, taking its seat at the bloc’s 51st Regular Meeting in Saint Lucia after nearly a decade of legal and legislative steps in both France and CARICOM. Waste & Clean Communities: The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is adding weekend bulk waste, appliance and scrap metal disposal at six designated sites, aiming to cut illegal dumping while giving residents more practical options. Invasive Species & Public Health: A study warns that flowerhorn cichlids in Sampalok Lake are harming native biodiversity, disrupting fisheries, and may pose zoonotic risks as the invasive fish becomes part of local aquaculture. Money & Resilience: The ECCB marked 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate to the U.S. dollar, highlighting stability and a “Big Push” for shared prosperity. Air Access for Growth: Antigua PM renewed calls for an OECS airline amid ongoing regional flight delays, while Nevis broke ground on airport expansion to boost tourism and the local economy.
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