AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Air Connectivity: LIAT Air is trying to keep fares from jumping as global jet fuel costs surge, saying it absorbed much of the extra expense so passengers in the Caribbean are not priced out; the airline is also expanding despite the tough environment, including its new twice-weekly Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)–Montego Bay (Jamaica) service launched July 14. Caribbean Trade & Mobility: The new direct Guadeloupe–Jamaica link is being framed as a boost for tourism, business travel, and multi-island trips, reducing the need for North America connections. Public Budget Pressure: A France-focused digest notes regulated electricity tariffs are set to rise 2.5% from August, while back-to-school allowance payments are scheduled for Guadeloupe on Aug. 18—useful for household planning. Maritime Safety: Antigua and Barbuda’s Coast Guard continues searching for three missing fishermen after they failed to return from a weekend trip; the case has been reported to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Guadeloupe. Agriculture & Food Safety Debate: A commentary on pesticide-use statistics argues against blaming farmers based on one figure, calling for deeper discussion on crops, products, and alternatives.
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