AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Finance: Martinique’s Territorial Collectivity has adopted a €69 million recovery plan for 2027-2028 to tackle debt nearing one billion euros, with spending control, selective staff reductions, grant cuts, and asset sales/divestments, plus a new mobility levy to fund transport. Regional Politics: In Grenada, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says the official general election date will be announced on 4 October, as political parties step up preparations and speculation grows over a vote before the constitutional deadline. Business & Tourism: MSC Cruises plans nine ship deployments across the Caribbean in the 2027-28 winter season, with two new “World-class” vessels operating from the region including Martinique and Guadeloupe. Culture & Community: The Caribbean mourns the death of calypso legend Slinger Francisco, “The Mighty Sparrow,” prompting tributes across the cultural fraternity. Sports & Local Economy: Saint Lucia’s Republic Bank St. Lucia International Billfish Tournament enters its final day with a catch-and-release format, drawing anglers from across the Caribbean and beyond. International Trade/Policy: EU moves to ease sanctions on Alisher Usmanov in exchange for the pardon of a French citizen, highlighting ongoing diplomatic bargaining.
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