AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMosquito-virus alert: The CDC has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Mauritius, urging Americans to take enhanced precautions against the mosquito-borne, vaccine-preventable chikungunya virus—wear repellent and long clothing. Regional health watch: The wider Caribbean picture is shifting too, with new chikungunya reporting in places including Saint Lucia, alongside other ongoing disease monitoring. Climate finance push: Caribbean countries are moving closer to accessing the US$250M loss-and-damage climate fund after a Barbados workshop that focused on building “bankable” project pipelines ahead of a June 15 deadline. Local resilience and services: In Saint Lucia, WASCO says drought conditions are forcing continued water trucking and community valving to protect supply. Sports on the move: Saint Lucia and SVG are sending teams to the Under-23 3×3 basketball tournament in Tortola this weekend. Culture gearing up: Lucian Carnival planning continues with Junior Carnival sponsorship and competition entries now open.
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