AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAir Connectivity: Air France will launch a new nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route from 11 December 2026, twice weekly (Mondays/Fridays outbound; Tuesdays/Saturdays return), boosting French Caribbean links and onward connections via COPA’s Panama hub. Renewables & Energy: Guadeloupe’s Sud-Soufrière geothermal exploration permit has been granted to Albioma for five years (62 km² across several communes), with drilling still requiring separate environmental authorization. Tourism & Mobility: Jamaica’s Montego Bay is set to host the inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in November (18–22), with Guadeloupe among confirmed participating territories—another reminder of sport’s economic pull in the region. Business Watch: Ormat Technologies reported strong Q2 momentum, with energy storage revenues nearly tripling year-on-year, supporting its guidance. Trade Signals: U.S. goods and services trade data for June 2026 was released, offering a macro backdrop for regional import/export planning. Environment: A surge of foreign plastic waste along Jamaica’s eastern coastline highlights the need for cross-border waste management—an issue with direct relevance for Caribbean islands including Guadeloupe.
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