AGP Executive Report

Earthquake Watch: A strong magnitude 6.1 quake rattled the Eastern Caribbean early Sunday, with tremors felt across St Kitts and Nevis and beyond. Tsunami Check: Authorities say there’s no confirmed tsunami threat, but people are being urged to stay alert and stick to official updates as aftershocks are possible. Coastline Concern: In St Kitts and Nevis, residents and online videos flagged unusually exposed shoreline areas at Oualie Beach, raising questions about whether the quake played a role—though monitoring agencies have not confirmed a link. Earlier Quake Context: The region was already shaken over the weekend by multiple 6.0-level events near the Leeward Islands, again with no immediate reports of major damage. Local Life: While the ground settles, other regional stories continue—Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming is set to kick off June 21, and Nawasa warns the dry season is tightening pressure on Grenada’s water supply.

Earthquake Watch: A powerful 6.0 quake struck northeast of Antigua and Barbuda Saturday morning, with the Seismic Research Centre putting it about 80 km from the islands at a depth of 31 km; strong shaking was reported across Antigua and Barbuda and felt widely from the British Virgin Islands to Martinique, Puerto Rico and St Kitts and Nevis, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries and officials said no tsunami threat is expected. Caribbean Culture & Business: Grenada’s two-week Diaspora Homecoming kicks off June 21, blending cultural events, business forums and community activities to reconnect Grenadians abroad and spur investment at home. Spirits Spotlight: Martinique’s Rhum Agricole keeps grabbing global attention, with Rhum Clément rolling out a new U.S. bottle for V.O and the wider category celebrated for its cane-juice terroir. Water Stress: In Grenada, Nawasa warns the dry season is pushing several water facilities to critically reduced output, with some deficits reported as high as 60%.

Earthquake Watch: A powerful 6.0-magnitude quake struck northeast of Antigua and Barbuda early yesterday morning, hitting about 80 km from the islands at a depth of 31 km. Regional Impact: Strong shaking was reported across Antigua and Barbuda and felt in a wide swath of the Eastern Caribbean and beyond, including Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Martin/Sint Maarten, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts and Nevis, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, Anguilla and others. Safety Update: Authorities reported no immediate injuries or major damage, and officials said there’s no tsunami threat. Local Context: The region sits on an active tectonic boundary, so earthquakes are not unusual—but residents are still being urged to stay alert for aftershocks. Culture & Trade: In the background of the tremors, Martinique’s rhum agricole continues to grab headlines, with BevTest awards spotlighting Depaz and Dillon as global benchmarks.

Earthquake Alert: A powerful 6.0-magnitude quake rattled the Eastern Caribbean Saturday morning, with the epicentre about 43.5 miles from Codrington, Barbuda, and strong shaking reported across Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, Guadeloupe, Martinique and more. Tsunami Watch: Authorities say there’s no tsunami threat, and early reports point to no major injuries or significant damage, though monitoring continues. Rhum Agricole Spotlight: In calmer news, Martinique’s Rhum Agricole is back in the spotlight after Beverage Testing Institute awards highlighted Depaz and Dillon as global benchmarks for cane-juice rum. Dry Season Pressure: Closer to home, Grenada’s water authority warns dry-season conditions are hitting production hard, with some facilities operating at critical reductions. Culture & Travel: Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming kicks off June 21, while St. Kitts and Nevis eyes a November 2027 home-porting cruise launch.

Earthquake Alert: A powerful magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck northeast of Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday morning, with strong shaking reported across multiple communities and islands including British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Puerto Rico and others; preliminary reports put the quake at about 31 km deep and roughly 80 km northeast of Antigua, and authorities say there’s no tsunami threat. Regional Context: The Lesser Antilles sit on active tectonic boundaries, so seismic activity is common—but residents are still watching closely after reports of a second quake in the same period, including a 6.5 magnitude event felt across the region. Community & Culture: Grenada is gearing up for its two-week Diaspora Homecoming starting June 21, mixing cultural events, business forums and community activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Water Worries: Nawasa warns dry-season conditions are worsening, with some Grenada water facilities reporting major production drops.

Earthquake Watch: A 6.5-magnitude quake struck St Kitts and Nevis at 10:50 a.m. local time, felt across a wide swath of the Eastern Caribbean and beyond, with authorities reporting no damage so far and promising continued monitoring. Diaspora & Investment Push: Grenada is gearing up for its two-week Diaspora Homecoming (June 21–early July), with arrival events, thanksgiving services, and a minister-hosted welcome reception, plus culture, concerts, excursions, and business forums across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Culture on the Move: Trinidad’s St. Joseph’s Convent marks 190 years, while Dominica’s Waitukubuli Dance Theatre Company prepares its 55th-anniversary production, “Rhythms of Our Roots,” celebrating decades of Creole dance and live music. Aviation Shockwaves: The region is still absorbing the fallout from Air Antilles shutting down permanently after a debt and liquidation crisis, leaving fewer short-hop options for residents and visitors.

Arts & Culture: The 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair may be smaller than past editions, but it’s still delivering the best kind of buzz: tactile, surprising works that feel made for discovery—like Rommulo Vieira Conceição’s bold, Pop-art-leaning wall installation built from modern materials. Education & Heritage: St. Joseph’s Convent in Port of Spain marked 190 years since its 1836 founding by Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, celebrating a long legacy of schooling and values. Aviation Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a court-ordered liquidation tied to a $69M debt crisis and a safety license revocation—another blow to short island connections across the French Caribbean. Water Watch: Nawasa warns Grenada’s dry season is tightening pressure on the water system, with some facilities down sharply in production. Sports Spotlight: T&T’s Dylan Carter won the 50m freestyle at Wellington’s meet as he ramps up for the CAC Games.

Rum & Growth: Oxbow Rum Distillery in Louisiana—one of the few U.S. single-estate producers—says it’s growing double digits even as the U.S. rum market shrinks, with its farm-to-bottle model built around its Alma Plantation cane and nearby distilling in Baton Rouge. Aviation Shock: Air Antilles has shut down permanently after a court-ordered liquidation tied to a $69M debt crisis and a safety audit that grounded the airline late last year, leaving the French Caribbean with fewer short-hop options. Water Worry: Grenada’s water authority warns the dry season is biting hard, with some treatment plants down sharply and multiple facilities running at critical reductions. Caribbean Spotlight: Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport takes top regional honors in Central America and the Caribbean, while The Bahamas’ credit rating improves as Moody’s shifts its outlook to positive. Culture & Sports: Dominica’s Waitukubuli Dance Theatre marks 55 years with “Rhythms of Our Roots,” and St. Kitts & Nevis eyes a home-porting cruise launch in Nov 2027.

Aviation Spotlight: Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaría International Airport has been named the best regional airport in Central America and the Caribbean in the Skytrax 2026 World Airport Awards, ranking ahead of Curaçao, El Salvador, Guatemala’s La Aurora, and Martinique. French Caribbean Travel Hit: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending months of uncertainty and leaving a major gap in short island-to-island connections. Water Worries: Nawasa says the dry season is worsening across the southern Caribbean, with Grenada’s water supply under heavy pressure and some treatment facilities down sharply in production. Regional Culture & Sports: Dominica’s Waitukubuli Dance Theatre marks 55 years with “Rhythms of Our Roots,” while T&T swimmer Dylan Carter gears up for the CAC Games after a strong 50m freestyle win in Florida. Business & Lifestyle: Rhum Clément rolls out a new U.S. bottle for V.O and refreshes its aged-rum packaging, while Puerto Rico and Jamaica lead the Caribbean’s official destination social media race.

Haiti Court Case: Former Delmas/Tabarre deputy Arnel Bélizaire appeared for his first formal hearing before investigating judge Benjamin Félismé after his March arrest, facing charges including alleged financing of terrorism and conspiracy against the state’s internal security. Water Crisis: In Grenada, Nawasa says worsening dry-season conditions are squeezing the water supply hard, with some facilities down sharply and at least one treatment site reported non-operational. Caribbean Politics & Security: A regional push for cooperation is taking shape as the Dominican Republic presented the Transcaribe Agreement to Caribbean overseas territories, aiming at shared development, connectivity, and tackling issues like sargassum. Aviation Shock: Air Antilles has shut down permanently after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending months of uncertainty for the French Caribbean carrier. Martinique Rum & Packaging: Rhum Clément unveiled a new bottle design for its aged range in the U.S., alongside a broader refresh of its look. Tourism & Travel: The Bahamas received a Moody’s upgrade, shifting its outlook to positive, while St Kitts and Nevis confirmed its first home-porting cruise for November 2027.

Haiti Court Update: Former Delmas/Tabarre deputy Arnel Bélizaire appeared for his first formal hearing before investigating judge Benjamin Félismé, facing charges including alleged financing of terrorism and conspiracy against the state’s internal security. Water Woes: Nawasa warns the dry season is biting hard in the southern Caribbean, with Grenada’s water system under mounting pressure as several treatment plants report major production drops, some stream deficits reaching about 60%, and at least one facility currently non-operational. Regional Politics: A judicial investigation continues in Haiti while, across the wider Caribbean, a proposal for a new Transcaribe cooperation framework was presented to overseas territories, aiming at shared development and connectivity. Energy Push: Wavepiston says it has started a year-long wave data campaign in Martinique and is also moving permitting forward for a wave energy pilot in Gran Canaria. Tourism & Travel: Air Antilles has shut down for good after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending months of uncertainty for the carrier.

Water Crisis: Nawasa warns the dry season is biting hard in the southern Caribbean, with Grenada’s water system under mounting pressure as several treatment plants are producing far less than normal—some stream output deficits reportedly reaching 60%, and at least one facility (Après Tout) now non-operational. Sports: Trinidad and Tobago’s Dylan Carter cruised to victory in the men’s 50m freestyle at the Wellington Long Course Meet in Florida, setting up expectations for a medal push at the CAC Games later this summer. Aviation Shock: Air Antilles has shut down for good after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending months of uncertainty and leaving a major short-hop travel gap across the French islands. Caribbean Spotlight: Puerto Rico and Jamaica lead the region’s official destination social media race, while the next growth push may hinge on creators and diaspora storytelling. Youth & Culture: Grenada’s National Youth Awards kick off 16 June, with nominations extended to 15 May.

Aviation Shock: Air Antilles has shut down for good after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending months of uncertainty for the French Caribbean carrier that last flew in December 2025. Regional Cooperation: The Dominican Republic’s foreign ministry is pushing a Transcaribe framework for cooperation among Caribbean overseas territories, aiming at shared development, trade, food security and connectivity. Tourism Push: St. Kitts and Nevis confirmed its first home-porting cruise will depart from Port Zante in Basseterre on Nov. 7, 2027—positioning longer stays and more local spending. Sports Spotlight: T&T’s Dylan Carter won the 50m freestyle at the Wellington Long Course meet, setting up a medal push for the CAC Games. Culture & Trade: Rhum Clément unveiled a new lighter, more sustainable bottle design, while Puerto Rico and Jamaica lead the Caribbean’s official destination social media race. Politics Watch: A judicial nominating commission is weighing recommendations for governor roles.

Caribbean Diplomacy: The Dominican Republic’s foreign ministry has put forward the Transcaribe Agreement, a plan to link Caribbean island territories into a shared economic development zone—aiming to boost trade, food security, technical cooperation and connectivity, while tackling issues like sargassum and environmental sustainability. Tourism Push: St. Kitts and Nevis’ PM Terrance Drew confirmed the federation’s first home-porting cruise will launch from Port Zante in Basseterre on Nov. 7, 2027, with Drew saying it could mean hundreds of jobs. Martinique Spotlight: Rhum Clément unveiled a new look for its aged rum bottles, including a lighter glass design and updated packaging. Finance Watch: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ long-term rating from B1 to Ba3, shifting the outlook to positive on stronger fiscal performance and revenue. Local Energy: Martinique has started a one-year wave data campaign to support a future wave energy pilot project.

Caribbean Finance Boost: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ long-term rating from B1 to Ba3 and flipped the outlook to positive, citing stronger fiscal performance, steadier revenue beyond tourism, and lower borrowing needs. Martinique Spirits & Culture: Rhum Clément rolled out a new-look heritage bottle for its aged rum range, while Paget Rytter, riding for Suriname at Grand Caraibe in Guadeloupe, won the Classement Espoir title. Tourism Buzz: A new regional “safest islands” list put Aruba at #1 and named Martinique among the top picks, feeding fresh travel chatter. Energy Watch: Martinique has started a year-long wave data campaign to support a pilot wave-energy project. Sports & Youth: iQFOiL youth sailing in Torbole battled unstable weather but pushed racing forward as the medal series qualifiers closed. Cuba Under Pressure: Coverage also highlights renewed US sanctions pressure on Cuba, including impacts on medical programmes across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Sports Spotlight: Paget Rytter, 16, won the Classement Espoir title at the Grand Caraibe in Guadeloupe, taking the overall Espoir championship from 19 finalists while riding Vroum Vroum and continuing a breakthrough 2026 run. Caribbean Culture & Trade: In the UK, Mangrove Global is pushing Fratelli Branca’s bitter and aperitivo lineup—banking on the Negroni and “aperitivo hour” trend to make heritage brands feel more modern in shops. Travel & Safety Buzz: A new regional ranking is putting Aruba at #1 among the Caribbean’s safest islands, with Martinique and Grenada also highlighted—fueling fresh tourism chatter. Martinique Watch: A one-year wave data campaign has started on Martinique’s east coast to support a future wave energy pilot project. History Reminder: May 8 marks the 1902 Mount Pelée eruption that destroyed Saint-Pierre in minutes, killing around 30,000.