AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCarriacou Youth Boatbuilding: A summer camp under the Division of Youth’s Camp Flame programme in Windward has produced 6 hand-built Optimist boats, guided by master shipwright Bernard McLawrence, with each boat finished in its own vibrant paint. A traditional launching ceremony is now planned, keeping local maritime customs alive. Regional Health Cooperation: Montserrat has moved forward with talks with Martinique to secure emergency medical evacuation and specialist care, including access to CHUM facilities for strokes, heart attacks, serious trauma, and critically ill children. Caribbean Sailing & Tourism: Martinique is being pitched as a top sailing destination, highlighting its moorings, marinas, sheltered anchorages, and easy shore access—an “art de vivre” best enjoyed from the sea. Marina Dispute Hits Yacht Owners: In Carriacou’s Tyrell Bay Marina land dispute, about 8 boats and around 10 people are stuck after launch access was blocked, with owners saying they’re being “held hostage” over a property fight they didn’t start. Sports & Culture: Saint Lucia’s Saint Lucia International Carnival Sevens (Rugby in Paradise) is underway, with teams from Martinique and across the region joining local squads for a festival blending sport and Caribbean hospitality.
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