AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoLivestock Health Alert (US-Texas): The USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas—the first detection in 60 years—triggering quarantines, movement controls, and intensified surveillance as ranchers fear herd impacts and higher beef prices. Caribbean Development: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ PM Dr. Hon. Godwin Friday said the Caribbean Development Bank is central to advancing major development projects and building resilience as the CDB board meets in Nassau. Climate Resilience (Dominica): Dominica launched a US$26 million community resilience project to strengthen food security, disaster preparedness, early warning, and skills for vulnerable hurricane- and flood-prone areas. EU Ocean Monitoring: The EU announced a €92 million OceanEye program to expand sea monitoring with drones and satellites, contrasting with planned US cuts to ocean observation funding. Public Health (Caribbean/UNESCO): UNESCO is exploring a biosphere reserve designation for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with education and conservation cooperation highlighted. Safety Incident (St. Kitts): A Royal Caribbean crew member died after going missing while hiking alone on Mount Liamuiga; authorities said his body was later found.
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