AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Overseas Funding Scrutiny: France’s Patriots face fresh financial fallout as the European Parliament reviews accounts and may order further repayment of €545,754.09 over alleged misuse of EU funds, including small donations and procurement breaches tied to overseas territories like Martinique and Guadeloupe. Air Connectivity Watch: MBJ Airports CEO Shane Munroe says new international services this year are a vote of confidence in Jamaica’s tourism and Sangster International Airport, citing airlines’ careful route planning even after Hurricane Melissa; Wingo’s Medellin link is highlighted as boosting South America connectivity. Caribbean Trade Signals: UK wholesale banana prices edged up 1% to £0.96/kg overall, but Colombian bananas fell 4% to £0.95/kg, while no current wholesale prices were reported for several origins including Guadeloupe. Regional Sports & Economy: The CARICOM 10K in St. Lucia drew 300+ runners, with Jamaica’s Garfield Gordon and Barbados’ Carlie Robinson winning elite races—another reminder of how events can support local visitor flows. Aviation Capacity for Guadeloupe: Air Caraïbes’ Pointe-à-Pitre–Paris Orly A350-1000 route tops frequency counts in 2026, underscoring demand for long-haul capacity from Guadeloupe.
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