AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaribbean Tourism Momentum: St. Maarten and St. Martin are surging again, with Amadeus data showing Sint Maarten up 18% year over year and Saint Martin up 12%, driven by more seats, new and expanding hotels, stronger food demand, and the ease of using the island as a base. Regional Tourism Strategy: At the CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Antigua, leaders pushed a new regional logistics and supply-chain push aimed at keeping more tourism dollars circulating locally, with a working commission focused on production networks, connectivity, digital upgrades, and labour mobility. Anguilla Agriculture Spotlight: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister Eric Evelyn praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026 as “impressive and well-executed,” highlighting modern farming tech and strong produce despite dry conditions. Finance Watch: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ long-term rating to Ba3 and flipped the outlook to positive, citing stronger fiscal performance and improved debt trends. Global Trade Context: A new trade snapshot shows China overtaking the U.S. as the top goods partner for most countries worldwide.
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