AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Safety: Martinique faced three shootings in less than 72 hours, including a teenager fatally shot in Lamentin and two other victims wounded in Fort-de-France and Sainte-Thérèse, renewing calls to curb the circulation of firearms and restore public order. Regional Health & Diplomacy: Reports say St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew was treated for a stroke at Martinique’s University Hospital (CHUM) and then travelled to Miami for further checks, with officials still not confirming the diagnosis publicly. Trade & Infrastructure: A new $4 million jetty opened in Windward, Carriacou, replacing hurricane-damaged infrastructure and aimed at strengthening links with Petite Martinique for fishing, trade, and school transport. Agriculture & Youth: A Youth and Women in Agriculture symposium highlighted growing interest among young people and women in farming, as regional leaders push for food and economic resilience. Climate Risk: The Caribbean is being warned to prepare for a drought and heat crisis into 2027 as El Niño strengthens, putting water supplies, agriculture, and public health under pressure. Culture & Business (Rum): The Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth are nearing, with blind judging bringing together top molasses rums and rhum agricole—an event that keeps Martinique’s rum tradition in the spotlight.
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