AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCaribbean Disaster Readiness: The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society joined a Guadeloupe-hosted Early Action Protocol workshop to lock in pre-agreed, pre-funded disaster steps for cyclone forecasts, aiming to get help to communities before the worst hits. Cruise Routes and Local Ports: MSC Cruises reshuffled its Winter 2027/28 plans: MSC World Asia will sail the South Caribbean with embarkations in Fort-de-France and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), plus Bridgetown, calling at Basseterre and other regional hubs; meanwhile MSC World Europa is pulled from the Middle East and redeployed to the Western Mediterranean, with MSC contacting booked passengers about their options. Overseas Public Communication Budget Debate: In France’s overseas territories, professionals are pushing back on a proposed €1.7 million state allocation for public campaigns in the French Antilles and French Guiana, arguing it’s far below what’s needed for prevention and local realities. Regional Culture Spotlight: Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns Oct. 23–25, 2026 with major international acts including NE-YO, alongside a strong Creole and Caribbean lineup featuring Guadeloupe and other islands.
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