AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime Safety Shock: A new investigative look at the MV Christena capsizing in 1970 and the recent MV Barima disaster off Guyana is reopening hard questions about ferry loading, passenger accountability, vessel stability and crew conduct. Marine Weather Watch: A small craft advisory is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda, with impacts also flagged for Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands—winds, rough seas and swell could disrupt fishing and marine transport. Clean Aviation Push: The UK Civil Aviation Authority released findings from its Hydrogen Challenge and a hydrogen roadmap, including trials using hydrogen-powered ground vehicles, fuel-cell drones and a modified Rolls-Royce engine—aimed at safer, lower-carbon aviation. Regional Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, blaming unreliable regional flights for long delays that strand travellers across the islands. Local Finance & Resilience: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson Hodge attended the ECCB Monetary Council meeting and the unveiling of a new EC$10 note, with a focus on stability and durable, modern regional currency. Caribbean Tourism (Context): Travel coverage continues to market Anguilla as a top “safe” island for visitors, while broader lists highlight the region’s appeal and conservation-minded tourism.
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