AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCARICOM Integration Push: CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett urged leaders to deepen regional integration and speed up CSME implementation, stressing that everyday citizens and civil society must have a stronger voice in decisions. Martinique Joins CARICOM: Martinique officially became a CARICOM Associate Member effective June 16, 2026, clearing the way to participate in the July 5-8 Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia and expanding CARICOM’s associate membership to seven jurisdictions. Regional Meeting Logistics: In St. Lucia, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s arrival was delayed by “logistical issues,” affecting the opening-stage lineup, though she later attended alongside the Trinidad and Tobago delegation. Tourism & Shipping: P&O Cruises’ “Iona” will make its inaugural home-port departure from St. Kitts’ Port Zante on Nov. 15, 2027, with Fort-de-France listed for Nov. 19—an extra turnaround aimed at boosting UK destination awareness. Sports & Community: The CARICOM 10K in Saint Lucia saw Garfield Gordon and Carlie Robinson win the elite races, with over 300 runners taking part. Banana Market Watch: UK wholesale banana prices edged up 1% to £0.96/kg overall, while Colombian bananas fell 4% to £0.95/kg; no current wholesale prices were reported for Martinique. Weather Alert: A tropical wave is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique late Monday into Tuesday, raising localized flooding risk.
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