AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoCultural Emergency Response in the spotlight: Heritage protection specialists, archivists, and disaster responders are meeting in St Maarten this week for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Network of CER Regional Hubs, hosted by the St Maarten Sub Hub, with Minister Melissa Gumbs opening proceedings and stressing training, site visits, and regional cooperation to safeguard culture during crises. Regional quake watch: A strong 6.0 earthquake shook parts of the Eastern Caribbean over the weekend, with tremors felt across multiple islands including Saint Barthélemy; officials reported no injuries or major damage and said no tsunami threat was expected, while monitoring continues for aftershocks. Fertility debate hits home: A new global report flags Saint Barthélemy among the lowest-fertility places worldwide, adding fresh urgency to discussions about long-term population decline. Tourism & culture links: Nevis continues pushing air connectivity and regional partnerships, while Nevis was showcased as a guest destination at Saveurs Caraïbes in Saint-Barthélemy.
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