AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN leadership race: UN chief António Guterres is nearing the end of his decade-long tenure, with fresh calls for UN reform as the world faces overlapping crises and funding strain. Climate finance & reform push: St Vincent PM Godwin Friday used his UNGA debut to demand Security Council changes and a climate finance overhaul, arguing small states carry the heaviest burden. Reef restoration win: AnuBlue says it planted 5,800+ nursery-grown corals around Antigua, covering 2.3 acres, with an 84% survival rate—its best year yet. Clean energy partnership: Antigua and Barbuda and Octopus Energy will explore cheaper, cleaner power using solar, battery storage, EVs and a possible virtual power plant. Water security boost: Japan-backed work expanded Antigua’s Fryes Beach reverse osmosis plant to 400,000 gallons of potable water daily. Air connectivity concern: IATA is questioning Antigua’s proposed US$10 airport charge rise and how the extra money will be used. Regional diplomacy: Antigua took the OECS foreign ministers chair, urging stronger air/sea links and more climate finance access. Maritime safety coalition: India and Liberia launched a coalition to push for safer shipping after “unacceptable attacks” on vessels and seafarers.
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