AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate & Water Stress: The Caribbean is facing sharper 2026 climate swings—drought lingering in a season that should be wetter, plus heat driven by a strong El Niño pattern—raising risks for freshwater supplies, agriculture, ecosystems, and tourism infrastructure. Disaster Preparedness: The Armed Forces in the Antilles are running “Operation Caribbean 26” until June 4, training for a major cyclone scenario and coordinating humanitarian and disaster relief, including Martinique’s RSMA units. Marine Pollution & Sargassum: Dominica is hosting regional SARSEA meetings (May 26–28) to shape national sargassum plans, with field missions planned for Martinique and Guadeloupe starting June 1. Regional Connectivity & Aviation: Caribbean Airlines’ pullback from St Kitts and Dominica—and reduced service to Martinique and Guadeloupe—has triggered urgent talks to protect regional links, while a new LIAT 2020–Air Caraïbes interline deal takes effect June 1. Local Environment-Linked Recycling: In Martinique-linked efforts, recycled eyewear collected via school programmes in Rivière-Salée is being donated to support visually impaired people in Saint Lucia. Justice & History (France): France’s National Assembly repealed the Code Noir, a symbolic step that still leaves reparations and justice demands unresolved.
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