AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRegional Security Leadership: Sint Maarten Police Chief Carl John was elected president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) during its Paramaribo conference, with organized crime and cross-border threats high on the agenda. CARICOM Foreign Policy: CARICOM foreign ministers urged “unified action” and a “dual approach” to protect Caribbean sovereignty, while tensions over the region’s stance toward Cuba remain a flashpoint. Suriname-Brazil Ties: Suriname and Brazil will negotiate in the second half of the year to expand a trade agreement, with talks covering energy, logistics, transport, agriculture and communications. Aviation Realignment: A new interline deal between LIAT 2020 and Air Caraïbes takes effect June 1, coinciding with Caribbean Airlines route changes—signalling a reshuffle around key hubs. Public Health Warning: A Caribbean-focused discussion on World No Tobacco Day highlights how vape marketing targets young people with “healthier” and flavored appeals. Sports Safeguarding: Guyana football, with UNICEF and the Rights of the Child Commission, trained 23 professionals on child safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Crime Monitoring in Mercosur: Mercosur plans a university-validated crime and violence monitoring center to standardize regional offense data online.
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