AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and aiming to strengthen marine protected areas, fisheries management, and marine legislation—joining Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, and the Cayman Islands. Regional Fisheries & Blue Economy: Caribbean fisheries ministers met under the CRFM to push aquaculture growth, food security, climate and disaster resilience (including insurance), and continued progress against illegal fishing; Antigua and Barbuda’s Randy Baltimore was elected chair, taking over from Anguilla’s Kyle Hodge. Environment Month & Stewardship: St. Kitts and Nevis launched its 2026 Environment Month under a climate-action theme, linking environmental sustainability with economic development and social resilience through community engagement and bank partnership. Waste & Public Health: The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is stepping up enforcement at bin sites, warning that illegal dumping and misuse drive overflowing disposal areas, damage, higher cleanup costs, pests, and environmental harm, with fines up to $1,000. Local Business Skills (Sustainability Link): St. Kitts and Nevis rolled out a second cohort of its Building Bankable Businesses financial literacy programme, training entrepreneurs in budgeting, planning, record-keeping, and banking relationships.
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