AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarine Conservation: Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and to build Marine Protected Areas, strengthen fisheries management, and modernise marine laws—an effort backed by new scientific and technical support. Regional Fisheries & Blue Economy: CARICOM’s CRFM Ministerial Council met by teleconference, focusing on aquaculture growth, food security, climate and disaster resilience (including insurance), and progress against illegal fishing. Local Environment Stewardship: St. Kitts and Nevis kicked off its 2026 Environment Month with a climate-action theme tied to the Sustainable Island State Agenda, stressing shared public responsibility and linking environmental sustainability with economic development. Waste & Public Health: The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is stepping up enforcement at public bin sites, warning that illegal dumping and misuse drive overflowing disposal areas, damage infrastructure, raise cleanup costs, and worsen environmental harm. Anguilla in the Spotlight: Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East made a global “World’s 50 Best Beaches” list, placing the island in front of international beach-goers. Business Skills for Sustainability: St. Kitts and Nevis launched 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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