AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate Finance: At COP31, Mia Mottley condemned lending rules that leave disaster-hit countries paying more to borrow, while CARICOM climate envoy James Fletcher warned climate costs are draining money from essential services. Regional Trade: Ghana is exploring ways to extend AfCFTA benefits to Caribbean countries, aiming to boost trade, investment and jobs. Connectivity: interCaribbean Airways will launch three weekly nonstop Barbados–Martinique flights on January 25, 2027, linking the islands in about 55 minutes. Business Support: A regional digital-adoption programme has reopened applications for MSMEs, offering support to build skills, adopt technology and reach new markets. Investment: Barbados is advancing a US$32 million pharmaceutical manufacturing project with Nigerian partners. Tourism and Access: Government is reviewing public beach access and coastal planning, while the Caribbean Tourism Organization plans a stronger push for European visitors in 2027.
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