AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSargassum Crisis: A new report says about 27 million metric tons of self-sustaining seaweed (sargassum) have been recorded across the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico in July, with scientists warning this year’s bloom is “not normal” because it’s growing locally rather than just arriving by currents—bringing foul smells, suffocating marine life and disrupting tourism. Caribbean Business & Trade: CARICHAM (Caribbean Chambers of Commerce) elected Kiran Maharaj as its new chair, with Martinique’s Vanessa Victorin as vice-chair, pledging trade facilitation, advocacy and disaster-risk reduction. Local Economy & Resilience (Grenada): Carriacou’s livestock sector gets a boost with hybrid sheep and goats arriving at Limlair, while a new solar plant in Limlair is commissioned to strengthen clean power for the sister islands. Sports (Martinique links): At the Central American & Caribbean Games, Martinique swimmer Malia Soroman won the women’s 100m butterfly B final, underscoring regional talent. Culture (Martinique): Reggae Therapy Music Festival returned to Fort-de-France with more than 20,000 attendees and major international acts.
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