AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCotton Origins Breakthrough: Scientists say upland cotton (the dominant species behind ~90% of global production) was first domesticated in northwestern Mexico’s Yucatán, at least 4,000 years ago, and likely up to 7,000, using genome comparisons that also point to wild relatives across the Yucatán, Florida, and Caribbean islands including Puerto Rico and Guadeloupe. Earthquake & Preparedness: After a strong May 16 quake near Antigua and Barbuda (6.1–6.4), officials are still tallying damage and urging tsunami readiness even though no tsunami was generated; the tremor was felt as far as Guadeloupe. Cyber Risk for Tourism: France’s Gîtes de France says hackers accessed booking data for up to 389,000 clients (1995–2026), with only a few departments affected, reportedly including Guadeloupe. Air Travel Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down following Guadeloupe court-ordered liquidation, widening the regional flight gap.
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