AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Sector Response: Castries Constituency Council (CCC) issues a detailed rebuttal to calls for police reform, saying it has prioritized employee welfare, safety gear, medical support and workplace resources. Aviation Tax Challenge: The Dutch Council of State questions the Netherlands’ plan to apply different aviation tax rates to Caribbean destinations, flagging potential unfairness between places like Martinique/Saint Barthélemy and Sint Maarten. Infrastructure & Connectivity: The U.S. announces a major submarine-cable initiative for the Caribbean and Central America, with Cuba excluded, and offers legal/technical help to governments on “trusted” suppliers. Data Center Concerns: Residents near a proposed WGN transmitter data center site raise worries about noise, wildlife and water use, asking for studies on low-frequency impacts. Regional Environment: Jamaica faces a plastic-waste spillover problem, with foreign debris piling up along its coast and stakeholders calling for cross-island cooperation. Culture & Exchange: Waitukubuli Artist Association reports a successful three-week Martinique–Dominica residency by visual artist JKing, producing workshops and a permanent mural. Local Development: Petite Martinique launches a UNEP/GEF-backed project to strengthen land and soil management, water security and drought resilience, targeting 400 beneficiaries. Travel Deals: Costa Cruises promotes a Labor Day Sale with cabin upgrades on Mediterranean, Caribbean and Canary itineraries.
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