AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCaribbean Aviation Shock: Caribbean Airlines has begun cutting its network again, with services to Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis ending June 1, plus withdrawal from the Guyana–Suriname route and a drop to twice-weekly flights for Martinique and Guadeloupe—moves tied to losses topping US$18.8m from the 2023 Eastern Caribbean expansion; passengers are being offered rebooking, refunds, or travel credit as the airline pushes toward a codeshare deal. Regional Strategy Debate: The route cuts are reigniting calls for a unified ECCU–CARICOM transport plan covering both air and sea, with observers warning that connectivity gaps can hit food security and regional trade. Local Business Resilience: In the Bahamas, a Green Climate Fund-backed free energy audit drive is targeting MSMEs with free assessments to cut costs and boost efficiency. Maritime Focus: Curaçao hosted the Caribbean Shipping Executives’ Conference, spotlighting digitalization and resilience for intra-Caribbean trade.
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