AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaritime Safety & Accountability: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry disaster has now reached 73 confirmed dead with 30 still missing, making it the Caribbean’s worst maritime tragedy since 1970’s MV Christena, as Prime Minister Mark Phillips says recovery will continue until all is accounted for. Environmental Governance: A new regional push highlights how “chemical fishing” is hard to detect but can devastate reefs and species, with authorities urged to treat precursor chemicals used for illegal fishing as a serious enforcement priority. Anguilla Policy & Finance: Premier Cora Richardson Hodge updated progress on Anguilla’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, saying an IMF technical team is shaping the institutional design and a legislative framework is due by end of quarter, while temporary cost-of-living relief measures continue. Regional Tech & Parliament: Anguilla’s Deputy Speaker joined a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association AI workshop in Anguilla, focused on how AI should be handled in lawmaking and public administration. Air Links & Tourism: BermudAir’s order for 10 Airbus A220-300 jets signals more direct Caribbean routes, including plans that would connect to Anguilla, as the airline expands its network. Sports & Representation: Anguilla confirmed a 10-athlete team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, including track cycling for the first time.
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