AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 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 “defining existential challenge” and renewed focus on accelerating renewable energy. Anguilla Environment Response: A major fire at the Corito Landfill site is still burning but contained, with crews working to cool and extinguish hot spots; residents are urged to stay clear due to smoke and emergency activity. OECS Regional Cooperation: The OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to deepen South-South links in areas like energy, trade, agriculture, ocean governance, and disaster resilience. Virtual Island Summit (VIS): The 8th Virtual Island Summit runs Sept 15–17, with a three-day agenda from adapting to coastal erosion and decarbonising transport to turning waste into circular economies and mobilising action. Marine Protection Warning: A regional discussion highlights how chemical fishing can slip past enforcement and damage reefs and species, using Caribbean lobster as a key example. Regional Air Travel Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline to reduce delays and cancellations disrupting travel across islands including Anguilla.
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