AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation Leadership in the Leeward Islands: Vice Recteur Nicole Noilhetas held her first press conference as Head of Education for St. Martin and St. Barthélemy, outlining priorities like staff stability and making teaching posts more attractive across two communities with different realities. Euro Design for Overseas Regions: The ECB confirmed that Guadeloupe and other EU outermost regions will be included in the next euro banknote redesign during a later phase after the winning proposal is selected, following a public consultation running until September 21. Rum Tourism Gets a Spotlight: Caribbean distillery tours are shifting from add-on souvenirs to core travel experiences, with islands leaning into distinct rum-making traditions—from heritage estates to tasting flights and blending sessions. Caribbean Energy Pressure: A commentary argues the region’s energy shift is still dominated by fossil fuels, with past renewable targets falling short and past hydro projects facing real-world limits like water reliability. Agrochemicals and Public Trust: Another piece reacts to claims that Saint Lucia ranks high in pesticide use intensity, warning that fear-driven headlines can undermine confidence while urging deeper discussion on which pesticides are used, where, and what safer alternatives exist. All-Inclusive Travel Expansion: Hyatt says it has scaled to 150+ all-inclusive resorts and 58,000+ rooms, citing demand growth and recent acquisitions as the category keeps pulling in repeat travelers.
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