AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoDisaster Preparedness: The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society (ABRCS) is joining a Guadeloupe-hosted Early Action Protocol workshop with the French Red Cross’ regional platform (PIRAC) and partners from St. Kitts and Nevis and Dominica, aiming to pre-plan and pre-fund humanitarian responses so aid can reach people before hurricanes hit. Overseas Governance & Public Communication: France’s planned cut to state communication spending is drawing pushback in the French Antilles and French Guiana, where professionals say €1.7 million for public campaigns is far below what’s needed for local prevention and information efforts. Tax & Cybersecurity: A major cyberattack on France’s tax authority (DGFiP) is raising phishing fears for taxpayers and property owners, with warnings to watch for fake refund and payment messages ahead of taxe foncière bills. Regional Policing: Police in Dominica say the Jerbiah Paul homicide investigation has intensified since new information in early August, leading to the charge of a serving officer for murder. Caribbean Mobility & Tourism: MSC Cruises is reshuffling winter 2027/28 routes—moving MSC World Asia to the southern Caribbean with departures from Pointe-à-Pitre and Basseterre, while MSC World Europa shifts to the western Mediterranean. Sports & Youth Development: The ITF/COTECC Under-12 Team Competition Sub Region Four is underway in Trinidad and Tobago, with Guadeloupe among the participating teams.
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