AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCruise Capacity in the Caribbean: MSC Cruises says nine ships will operate in the region for the 2027-28 winter season, with two vessels based in Martinique, Guadeloupe and the Dominican Republic, and the debut of the MSC World Atlantic among the highlights. Macron–Carney Transatlantic Business Links: French President Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s PM Mark Carney announced closer cooperation on defense, energy and advanced technologies after talks in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, with both sides also discussing AI. Tourism & Creative Economy Boost (Grenada): Grenada’s Spicemas drove a 20% jump in visitor arrivals during the Aug. 2-11 period, with non-nationals up 24%, reinforcing the event’s role for tourism and local creative sectors. Energy Costs Watch (Grenada): Grenada raised kerosene and some LPG prices (while gasoline and diesel stayed at $17), meaning higher bills for households and businesses buying larger LPG cylinders or bulk supplies. Caribbean Trade & Security Context: A French–Azerbaijan prisoner swap saw EU sanctions eased for Alisher Usmanov and a French citizen pardoned, underscoring how diplomacy can quickly reshape economic and legal conditions. Local Law Enforcement Cooperation (Regional): St Lucia police report the extradition of a man wanted in Martinique for armed robbery and firearms offences, showing cross-border judicial follow-through.
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