AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCorito Landfill Fire Update: Anguilla’s Fire and Rescue Service says the huge blaze that began July 25 is now contained, with spread slowed, but crews are still working to cool and extinguish burning tyre piles; smoke and emergency traffic mean motorists should avoid the area while operations continue. Virtual Island Summit (VIS): The free online VIS returns Sept. 15–17 for its 8th edition, with a three-day focus on adapting to climate and coastal erosion, shifting tourism and waste toward circular systems, and mobilising action—aimed at zero-carbon knowledge sharing across island communities. Regional Air Connectivity: BermudAir’s founder calls its first year in Anguilla a “runaway success,” and the airline has ordered 10 Airbus A220-300s to expand routes across the Caribbean and North America, with deliveries expected to start in Q4 2027. Ocean & Reef Protection Concern: A regional piece warns that chemical fishing—using substances like bleach, cyanide and fertilisers—can be hard to detect and can cause lasting damage to marine life and coral reefs, with spiny lobster highlighted as a high-value target. OECS–Cuba Solidarity: OECS leaders praised Cuba for continued support despite the long-running US embargo, pointing to shared work in sustainable development, disaster resilience, agriculture and ocean governance.
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