AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCaribbean Tourism Recovery: Sandals is pushing ahead with a $200 million rebuild of three Jamaica resorts damaged by Hurricane Melissa, with Sandals South Coast set to reopen Nov. 18 and the other two following Dec. 18, after earlier delays. Weather & Food Security: The UN warns El Niño is likely to return soon (80% chance by June-August, up to 90% persisting into November), raising risks of extreme rain and drought; in Guatemala’s Dry Corridor, families in one indigenous village fear hunger as wells dry. Caribbean Climate Preparedness: Caribbean leaders are urging a shift from reacting to disasters to building resilience, as a regional disaster risk management conference in Trinidad and Tobago highlights early warning systems, financing, and community readiness. Regional Governance & Justice: Jamaica’s Integrity Commission calls for stronger legal powers to avoid weakening its anti-corruption mandate. Business & Health: C2N Diagnostics and SouthGenetics expand access to Alzheimer’s amyloid blood tests across Latin America and the Caribbean, starting with countries including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Jamaica, Mexico, and Venezuela. Sports: Ireland Women beat West Indies Women by 1 run (DLS) to top the T20I tri-series standings.
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