AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaribbean Tourism Pressure Point: Ministers are openly worried about “leakage” in tourism—Antigua’s Charles “Max” Fernandez says about 80% of visitor spending is tied up in imports, and regional leaders are now trying to cut the outflow while keeping tourism as the growth engine. Travel Demand Shift: A new Caribbean Travel Trends report flags slower overall growth and rising pressure to diversify source markets, with Latin American travellers increasingly propping up demand during quieter periods. Local Health Boost: CARPHA says Molbio rapid diagnostic platforms are now installed across 10 member states, strengthening fast testing for threats from flu to TB. Saint Lucia Spotlight: LAMAT 2026 brings pulmonology specialty support to the island for the first time, pairing U.S. Air Force clinicians with local teams to improve long-term respiratory care. Weekend Sports & Culture: Saint Lucia’s 3×3 U23 basketball push continues in Tortola, while regional cricket and golf wrap-ups keep the sporting calendar busy.
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