AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEurozone Currency Update: The ECB says the next euro banknote designs will include the Canary Islands and other overseas territories, with a public consultation running until September 21 after ten proposals were shortlisted. Education Leadership in the French Caribbean: St. Martin and St. Barthélemy’s new Vice Recteur Nicole Noilhetas outlined priorities after taking office July 1, focusing on staff stability and making teaching and education roles more attractive. Local Tech & Tourism Angle: Caribbean rum distillery tours are shifting from “souvenir stops” to major travel draws, with each island leaning into its own production story. Food Safety & Agriculture Debate: A Saint Lucia pesticide-use headline sparked fear and backlash, prompting calls to look beyond a single statistic and discuss which products are used, on what crops, and what safer alternatives exist. Caribbean Energy Context: A regional commentary argues the Caribbean’s energy dependence on fossil fuels is still shaping development choices, with past renewable plans facing real-world constraints.
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