AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHydrogen for aviation: The UK Civil Aviation Authority says its Hydrogen Challenge has produced findings from 11 projects and a new hydrogen roadmap, including real-world trials at Exeter Airport (hydrogen ground vehicles for zero-carbon turnarounds), Cranfield (hydrogen fuel-cell UAS drones), and Rolls-Royce/easyJet (a Pearl 15 engine modified to run on 100% hydrogen). Regional marine safety: A small craft advisory is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda and covers Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, and the British Virgin Islands, warning of strong winds, hazardous seas, and risks to mariners and fishing. Caribbean travel and environment angle: Caribbean islands continue to draw attention in travel roundups, with Dominica highlighted as the “friendliest” island in the region and lists spotlighting pristine beaches and less-overdeveloped coastlines. Local finance and identity: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson Hodge attended the ECCB Monetary Council meeting where a new EC$10 note featuring James Ronald Webster was unveiled, with enhanced security and durability. Regional policy meeting: CARICOM tax administrators are set to meet in Georgetown, Guyana, to discuss future-ready, smart, data-driven and AI-enabled tax administration for sustainable revenue. Reparations push: Caribbean reparationists have renewed calls in London for reparations that include “decolonisation,” urging Britain to relinquish overseas territories such as Anguilla and others.
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