AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCorito Landfill Fire Update: Anguilla’s Fire and Rescue Service says the huge Corito Landfill blaze that started July 25 is now contained, with spread slowed, but crews are still working to extinguish burning tyre piles that may keep burning for several days; residents are urged to stay clear of the area as smoke continues and essential vehicles and waste contractors are the only ones allowed to deposit waste. Island Climate & Waste Planning Online: The Virtual Island Summit returns Sept. 15–17 for its 8th year, with a free, zero-carbon focus on adapting to coastal erosion, decarbonising marine transport, rethinking tourism, turning waste into a circular economy, and mobilising action. Marine Protection Warning: A Caribbean-focused piece highlights how “chemical fishing” can be hard to detect yet causes lasting damage to marine life and reefs, using lobster overfishing as a key example of the incentives driving illegal practices. Regional Cooperation & Ocean Governance: OECS has appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, with her mandate aimed at boosting trade, investment, and shared priorities including sustainable development and ocean governance. Regional Air Travel Pressure: Antigua’s PM renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline, arguing flight delays and cancellations are disrupting travel across the sub-region, including Anguilla.
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