AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFisheries Tech Loss: Compete Caribbean+ marks the passing of Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, Barbados’ Chief Fisheries Officer and a key driver of DigiFish, where vessel-tracking tech was used to support fisherfolk across the region. Public Health Lab Capacity: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in safe transport of infectious substances via an IATA train-the-trainer workshop, strengthening regional lab readiness. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM’s STAR-Fish project is pushing renewable energy and low-carbon upgrades for fisheries, including cold storage and certification support across beneficiary countries including Grenada. Transport Affordability: Grenada’s government says it won’t do blanket bus fare hikes, pointing to fuel tax rebates and planned tyre/parts concessions to cut operating costs. Infrastructure Updates (Carriacou): Minister Tevin Andrews reports progress on Lauriston Airport expansion/night landing, Windward Jetty redevelopment, and Bogles Road works. Tourism + Environment: SPECTO closes turtle watching tours early after fewer leatherback nests on Levera Beach, with similar declines reported in Trinidad. Regional Investment: IFC confirms a US$15m investment in the CARICOM Resilience Fund debt sub-fund aimed at SME financing across 13 countries. Trade Mission: Grenada hosts a Canada–India Trade and Investment Mission (10–14 June) targeting sectors including science and technology and pharmacology.
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