AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFuel & LPG Update (Grenada): Grenada’s retail prices stayed flat for gasoline and diesel, while kerosene fell from $14.99 to $12.64; LPG saw cuts on larger cylinders and bulk (e.g., 100 lb from $296.75 to $276 in Grenada, and bulk/lb from $3.05 to $2.85), with 20 lb cylinders unchanged. CARICOM Integration (Martinique): Martinique officially became a CARICOM associate member effective 16 June 2026, following the French Republic’s instrument of accession—an extra step for French-Caribbean regional ties. Regional Tax Cooperation: CARICOM’s tax administrators meet in Georgetown (27–31 July) to push “future-ready” revenue systems, with a focus on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled administration. Sargassum Strategy (OECS): OECS is adapting management and valorisation models learned from Martinique and Guadeloupe, aiming to turn the seaweed challenge into blue-economy opportunities. Regional Security Push (Martinique): PM Roosevelt Skerrit called for a broader, coordinated security approach beyond policing, covering cyber, food/energy security, maritime protection and disaster resilience. Tourism & Connectivity: LIAT launched a twice-weekly Montego Bay–Pointe-à-Pitre route, with plans to move to daily service as demand grows. Cruise Market Buzz: Seabourn and Oceania are marketing expanded Caribbean sailings for late 2026/2028, leaning on longer itineraries and more destination-focused shore experiences.
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