AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoECCB Monetary Council Leadership: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over as Chairman of the ECCB Monetary Council, with climate change flagged as the region’s “existential challenge” and renewed focus on accelerating renewable energy. Regional Air Travel Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline, arguing delays and cancellations are disrupting travel for islands including Anguilla. Waste & Fire Response: A major fire at Anguilla’s Corito Landfill site, started July 25, is now contained with spread slowed, but crews say it may burn for days as they cool and extinguish hot spots; residents are urged to stay clear due to smoke. Marine Protection Warning: A Caribbean-focused piece highlights how chemical fishing can damage species and reefs, using lobster overfishing as a key example of the problem’s incentives. Virtual Island Summit (VIS): The free Virtual Island Summit returns Sept 15–17 with a three-day agenda on adapting to climate impacts, transforming systems like waste and tourism, and mobilising action—zero-carbon knowledge sharing included.
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