AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCaribbean Tourism & Jobs: The ILO says tourism drives nearly 40% of the Eastern Caribbean economy, but informality and weak labor protections are blocking decent, sustainable growth across Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Lucia. Bahamas Climate Finance: The Bahamas pledged $25 million for a national blue carbon program to measure seagrass carbon removals and generate Article 6 ITMOs. Bahamas Tourism Leadership: Jackson Weech was appointed Director General of Tourism, effective Oct. 1, as the ministry cites continued stopover growth. Venezuela Court Fight: Prosecutors say Cilia Flores declined a recommended heart-related procedure while seeking house arrest in New York. Caribbean Airspace Probe: An investigation questions who controls Caribbean airspace after a U.S. operation in Venezuela, citing conflicting claims about whether Curaçao airspace was closed. Tech & Travel: Expedia is partnering with Meta’s Muse to let travelers book hotels through conversational AI. Sports & Culture: Slipknot announced a 2027 stadium tour including South America; Curaçao’s Siman di Kultura spotlights Papiamentu films.
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