AGP Executive Report

Marine Life & Research: Aimee Boisselle is using underwater acoustic recorders to study manatees in Trinidad, aiming to fill a long-standing data gap and inform conservation policy. Shipping & Local Routes: MSC Cruises says MSC World Asia will sail the South Caribbean with embarkation in Fort-de-France, alongside calls across the region, reshaping winter itineraries. AI & Services: Digicel reports its AI assistant Ruby is handling 55% of customer queries in Jamaica without human agents, with plans to expand across more markets. Climate & Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a tropical wave expected to reach the eastern Caribbean by late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing showers (50–75 mm in spots) and higher seas, but likely weakening. Public Communication & Climate Resilience: French Antilles and French Guiana professionals warn that reduced state communication budgets could undermine campaigns, including on climate change. Renewable-Energy Education: Grenada’s PURC wrapped its biggest summer school outreach, reaching 1,679 students across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique with lessons on renewable energy and water/electricity conservation. Disaster-Ready Culture: Carriacou’s museum rebuilding is set to cost over EC$1 million, with a climate-resilient design meant to better withstand future hurricanes.

Marine Conservation: Aimee Boisselle is using underwater sound recorders to study manatees in Trinidad’s rivers, aiming to fill a long-standing data gap and inform better protection policies. Local Nature & Safety: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave expected to bring showers to Martinique and nearby islands, with localized heavy rain possible and elevated seas in Atlantic passages. Climate-Resilient Culture: Carriacou’s museum is planning a rebuild costing over EC$1 million, designed to be sustainable and hurricane-ready while preserving local heritage. Energy-Saving Education: Grenada’s PURC wrapped up a major summer school outreach reaching 1,679 students across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique with lessons on renewable energy, efficiency, and water/electricity conservation. Public Communication Funding: French Antilles and French Guiana professionals are pushing back against reduced state communication budgets, warning that too little funding could weaken climate and health prevention messaging. Tourism & Nature Experience: Le Domaine des Bulles in Martinique offers transparent “bubble” stays in tropical gardens, blending wellness and a nature-forward lodging concept.

Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a strong, unorganized tropical disturbance (“big blob of rain”) moving through the Lesser Antilles, with tropical storm-like conditions possible for Martinique, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Barbados—expect gusty winds up to ~80 km/h, heavy rain (isolated totals over 100 mm), and a heightened risk of flooding and mudslides in mountainous areas. Local Resilience & Climate: The Carriacou Museum rebuilding push (over EC$1 million) aims to create a climate-resilient, hurricane-ready museum while preserving the island’s heritage—positioning sustainability and tech-savvy preservation at the center. Sustainable Energy Education: Grenada’s PURC wrapped its biggest Summer School Outreach, reaching 1,679 students across 40 schools with lessons on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water/electricity conservation. Public Communication Funding: Professionals in the French Antilles and French Guiana are alarmed by a proposed €1.7m state communications budget, arguing it’s far below needs (they call for €11m) to run effective prevention campaigns, including on climate change.

Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is moving through the Lesser Antilles, with alerts for heavy rain, gusty winds and localized flooding across islands including Martinique. Flood Risk: Some forecasts point to isolated totals over 100 mm and a heightened risk of mudslides in mountainous areas, even if development into a named storm is considered unlikely. Renewables Education: Grenada’s PURC wrapped its biggest Summer School Outreach, reaching 1,679 students across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique with lessons on renewable energy, energy efficiency and water/electricity conservation. Climate-Resilient Culture: Carriacou’s museum rebuilding is set to cost over EC$1 million, aiming for a hurricane-resistant, “sustainable” new facility while preserving the historic cotton gin site. Public Communication Funding: Professionals in the French Antilles and French Guiana are pushing back against reduced state campaign budgets, arguing €1.7 million is far too low for climate-related and other prevention messaging.

Tropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave moving through the Lesser Antilles, with Martinique among the islands likely to see the most significant impacts tonight into Saturday—expect gusty winds (up to ~80 km/h in some areas) and heavy, localized rain (isolated spots over 100 mm), plus a heightened risk of flooding and mudslides in mountainous areas. Sustainability & Energy Education: Grenada’s PURC wrapped its biggest Summer School Outreach, reaching 1,679 students across 40 schools in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, teaching renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water/electricity conservation. Climate-Resilient Heritage: Carriacou Museum is rebuilding after Hurricane Beryl, aiming for a climate-resilient, state-of-the-art facility designed to withstand future hurricanes while preserving the historic cotton gin site; costs are projected at over EC$1 million. Public Communication Funding: French Antilles and French Guiana professionals are alarmed by a proposed cut to state communication budgets, arguing €1.7 million is far too low for local needs, including climate-change prevention messaging. Marine & Water Safety: Separate from the weather, advisories warn people to avoid swimming at Nova Scotia’s Rainbow Haven and Lawrencetown beaches due to bacteria levels above acceptable limits.

Tropical Weather Watch: A new tropical disturbance is expected to bring storm-like conditions across the Lesser Antilles, with gusty winds up to 80 km/h, heavy rain (isolated spots over 100 mm), and a heightened risk of flooding and landslides in mountainous areas; even if it’s unlikely to become a named storm, Martinique and nearby islands should prepare for rough conditions. Local Climate Resilience & Water: A separate tropical wave is also forecast to increase showers across Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada, with seas potentially elevated—so expect wet, changeable weather rather than a single steady system. Public Health & Water Quality: Nova Scotia’s beaches (Rainbow Haven and Lawrencetown) are under swimming advisories due to bacteria levels above acceptable limits, with lifeguards on site to warn visitors. Sustainability Education: Grenada’s PURC wrapped its Summer School Outreach, reaching 1,679 students with lessons on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water/electricity conservation. Governance & Procurement: Grenada’s DPM says road projects using a “design, build and finance” model sideline competitive bidding and may violate procurement laws. Conservation Tech (Regional): Digicel’s AI assistant Ruby handled 55% of customer queries in Jamaica without human support, as the company plans broader rollout across Caribbean markets.

Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to bring storm-like conditions across parts of the Lesser Antilles, including Martinique, with heavy showers, gusty winds, and a heightened risk of isolated flooding and mudslides; forecasts also flag elevated seas in Atlantic passageways. Public Health & Water Quality: Swimming is not advised at Nova Scotia’s Rainbow Haven Beach and Lawrencetown Beach due to bacteria levels above acceptable limits, with lifeguards on site to warn beachgoers. Renewable Energy Education: Grenada’s PURC says its 2026 Summer School Outreach reached 1,679 students across 40 schools in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, teaching renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water/electricity conservation. Local Governance & Compliance: Grenada’s DPM criticizes a “design, build and finance” road approach, alleging it sidelines competitive bidding and violates procurement laws. Climate-Resilient Heritage: Carriacou Museum leaders say rebuilding after Hurricane Beryl will cost over EC$1 million, aiming for a more sustainable, hurricane-ready museum while preserving local history. Food Supply Signals: UK banana prices stayed broadly stable week-to-week, with some origin price shifts reported.

Procurement & Infrastructure: Grenada’s Democratic People’s Movement says a government “design, build and finance” road approach “completely ignored” public procurement laws, sidelining competitive bidding and leaving the public without clear, accessible costs and financing details. Renewables Education: Grenada’s PURC wrapped its biggest Summer School Outreach, visiting 40 schools and reaching 1,679 students and 172 facilitators with lessons on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water/electricity conservation, plus how to use the regulator for unresolved utility complaints. Climate & Storm Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a tropical wave expected to bring showers to Martinique and nearby islands, with localized heavy rain possible and seas elevated, while the system is forecast to weaken. Public Health & Water Quality: Swimming is not advised at two Nova Scotia beaches after routine testing found bacteria levels above acceptable limits, with lifeguards warning visitors. Public Communication Budget: French Antilles and French Guiana professionals warn that a reduced state communications budget (only €1.7m for public campaigns) is far too low for prevention needs, including climate-related messaging. Tourism & Nature: A Martinique “transparent bubble” hotel in Le Vauclin highlights a low-key, nature-forward stay concept, while regional travel coverage continues to spotlight island experiences.

Tropical Weather Watch: Meteorologists are tracking a new tropical wave expected to bring showers to Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada, with localized rain totals around 50–75 mm and higher seas reported in Atlantic passageways; the system is expected to weaken as it approaches. Storm-Ready Messaging: A separate disturbance described as a “big blob of rain” has triggered flash flood watches and alerts across parts of the Lesser Antilles, with gusty winds and heavy rain possible even if tropical development odds stay low. Public Communication Budget: In the French Antilles and French Guiana, communications professionals are alarmed by a proposed state budget of just €1.7 million for public campaigns, arguing it falls far short of needs for prevention, including climate-related risks. Plastic Waste Spillover: A cleanup push in Kingston Harbour is highlighting how non-biodegradable debris with labels from across the Caribbean—including Martinique—can pile up along coastlines via currents and trade winds, raising threats to marine life. Resilience by Design (Carriacou): The Carriacou Museum board is rebuilding a historic cotton ginnery into a climate-resilient, hurricane-ready museum, aiming for over EC$1 million in funding. Local Tourism, Low-Impact Appeal: Le Domaine des Bulles in Le Vauclin is promoting its four transparent “bubble” stays as a nature-forward Martinique accommodation option.

Tropical Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to bring showers across Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada, with localized rain totals around 50–75 mm and higher seas reported in the Atlantic passageways, while forecasters say it should weaken as it nears. Storm Monitoring (Invest 92L): Regional agencies are tracking Invest 92L, with conditions seen as favorable for development into a tropical depression within days, but with uncertainty on the exact path—so residents are urged to keep following updates. Public Communication Funding: In the French Antilles and French Guiana, professionals are alarmed by a proposed state cut to just €1.7 million for public campaigns, arguing Martinique and neighbors need far more to cover prevention and climate-related risks. Plastic Pollution Spillover: Jamaica’s coastline is seeing plastic waste from other islands, including debris labeled for places like Guadeloupe and Martinique, raising concerns for marine life and calling for region-wide cooperation. Local Resilience & Heritage: Carriacou’s museum rebuilding is set to cost over EC$1 million, aiming for a climate-resilient, tech-savvy facility that preserves a historic cotton gin site. Eco-Travel Spotlight: Le Domaine des Bulles in Martinique is promoting a small set of transparent “bubble” stays in the woods—an unusual tourism angle that still ties into nature-focused experiences.

Overseas Environment Funding: French Antilles and French Guiana are sounding the alarm after the state set public communication at just €1.7m, far below what local professionals say is needed (€11m) to properly inform residents on issues like climate risks, health, safety and other urgent topics. Tropical Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to bring showers and storm-like conditions across parts of the Lesser Antilles including Martinique, with localized heavy rain, gusty winds and a heightened risk of flooding and landslides, even if major development is considered unlikely. Storm System Monitoring (Invest 92L): Regional agencies are tracking Invest 92L as it moves toward the Eastern Caribbean; no watches are in place yet for St. Kitts and Nevis, but conditions could still turn rough later this weekend. Plastic Pollution Spillover: Jamaica’s Kingston Harbour Cleanup is calling for regional action after plastic waste with Spanish and French labels was found piling up along the coast, raising concerns for marine life and the food chain. Local Notes: UK banana prices stayed broadly stable, while Martinique’s Le Vauclin promotes a “transparent bubble” hotel experience in the trees.

Tropical Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to reach the eastern Caribbean by late Monday night into Tuesday, bringing showers and gusty conditions to islands including Martinique, with localized rain totals around 50–75 mm and elevated seas in Atlantic passages; forecasters say it’s unlikely to become a major threat as it may weaken or “fizzle.” Storm-Style Conditions: Another disturbance described as a “big blob of rain” could deliver tropical storm-like weather across the Lesser Antilles into Saturday, with possible winds up to 80 km/h, isolated heavy rain over 100 mm in mountainous areas, and a risk of flooding and mudslides—including Martinique. Plastic Pollution Spillover: In the wider Caribbean, stakeholders are alarmed by plastic waste washing in from other islands onto Jamaica’s shoreline, with labels linked to multiple countries including Guadeloupe and Martinique, raising concerns for marine life and the food chain. Wildlife & Water Concerns: Residents in a separate report raised worries about data centers’ impacts on nearby wildlife and water use, including noise concerns—an environmental angle that echoes local debates about development pressures. Eco-Travel Spotlight: Le Domaine des Bulles in Le Vauclin, Martinique is drawing attention for its four transparent “bubble” rooms set in tropical gardens, pairing the novelty with breakfast, table d’hôte dining, and wellness.

Tropical Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to reach Martinique by late Monday night into Tuesday morning, bringing a higher chance of showers across Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada, with localized rain totals around 50–75 mm and elevated seas in Atlantic passages (about 7–12 feet); forecasters say it’s likely to weaken as it approaches, so impacts may be uneven island to island. Flood & Storm Risk: Earlier alerts across the Lesser Antilles flagged flash-flood watch conditions tied to a fast-moving, unorganized system—heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds—with isolated flooding and landslide risk, especially in mountainous areas. Plastic Pollution Spillover: Concerns are rising in the wider Caribbean as plastic waste from other islands—bearing Spanish and French labels, including from Martinique—has been found piling up along Jamaica’s coastline, threatening marine life and the food chain and prompting calls for region-wide action. Nature-Inspired Culture: A Martinique artist (JKing) completed a Dominica–Martinique residency focused on climate resilience, biodiversity, and the link between people and nature, producing a permanent mural and driftwood sculptures from collected materials. Eco-Travel Spotlight: In Le Vauclin, Le Domaine des Bulles offers just four transparent “bubble” rooms surrounded by tropical gardens, blending a low-impact retreat feel with wellness and local table d’hôte experiences.

Tropical Weather Watch: A new tropical wave is expected to reach the eastern Caribbean by late Monday night into Tuesday morning, with Martinique among the islands likely to see more showers (rain may be “broken,” with downpours on some islands and drier conditions on others). Localized totals could reach 50–75 mm, and marine impacts are possible with Atlantic seas rising to 7–12 feet as the system moves in; forecasters also expect it to weaken as it approaches. Regional Flood Risk: Earlier alerts across the Lesser Antilles flagged flash-flood watches and storm-like conditions tied to a low-pressure system, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds possible even if tropical development remains unlikely. Plastic Pollution: In the wider Caribbean, stakeholders are alarmed by plastic waste washing in from other islands onto Jamaica’s shoreline, threatening marine life and the food chain—raising calls for region-wide coordination. Culture & Nature: A Martinique artist residency in Dominica produced new works and a mural linking climate resilience, biodiversity, and people–nature connections through community workshops and driftwood sculptures.

Tropical Wave Watch (Martinique): A new Atlantic tropical wave is expected to reach the eastern Caribbean late Monday into Tuesday, bringing showers to Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada. Impacts are expected to be “broken” (wet spots in some places, drier elsewhere), with localized rain totals around 50–75 mm and elevated seas in Atlantic passages (about 7–12 feet). Forecasters say it’s unlikely to become a major tropical threat and may weaken as it approaches. Storm-Style Conditions (Regional): Another disturbance moving through the Lesser Antilles has triggered flash flood watches and alerts, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds possible into Saturday; isolated flooding and mudslides are a concern, especially on higher terrain. Marine Pollution (Regional): Jamaica is dealing with a growing pile of foreign plastic waste along its eastern coastline, including debris labeled from places such as Guadeloupe and Martinique—raising alarms for marine life and the food chain and calling for cross-island cooperation. Culture & Nature (Martinique–Dominica): A Martinican artist residency in Dominica (JKing) wrapped up after three weeks, using climate resilience and biodiversity themes to create a mural, school workshops, and driftwood sculptures from the coast.

Flood Watch Across the Lesser Antilles: A tropical wave moving westward has triggered flash flood watches and weather alerts across several Eastern Caribbean islands, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected into Saturday; the system (AL92) is about 350 miles east of the Windward Islands, and while tropical depression development is considered unlikely (10% odds), “tropical storm-like” conditions are still possible. Martinique Weather Prep: Regional meteorologists say residents in Martinique and nearby islands should prepare for the most significant conditions tonight into Saturday, including gusts up to 80 km/h, localized heavy downpours over 100 mm in mountainous areas, and a heightened risk of flooding and mudslides. Transboundary Plastic Pollution: Jamaica’s eastern coastline is seeing a pile-up of foreign plastic waste (Spanish and French labels) in St Thomas, threatening marine life and the food chain; experts say ocean currents and trade winds act as a catchment, pointing to the need for region-wide cooperation beyond national bans. Climate & Nature Through Art: In Dominica, the Waitukubuli Artist Association completed a three-week Martinique–Dominica residency with artist JKing, focusing on climate resilience, biodiversity, and the links between people and nature, including a permanent mural and driftwood sculptures made from collected materials.