AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCaribbean Power Glitch: Jamaica suffered an island-wide blackout after a system failure, with the Jamaica Public Service saying restoration would begin in phases but not yet sharing a cause or full timeline. World Cup Viewing Deals: Guyana’s ENet secured exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights, streaming all 104 matches via its TV app and platforms, while Jamaica’s outage comes as fans gear up for matchday crowds. Venezuela-Russia Trade Push: Venezuela and Russia advanced a plan to boost bilateral trade to $400M by decade’s end, with exports like cocoa, coffee, and seafood highlighted. Mobile Rewards in Puerto Rico: T-Mobile marked 10 years of T-Mobile Tuesdays, touting 1.4B redeemed offers and $1B+ in value since 2016. Energy at the Consumer Level (India): India launched E85 flex-fuel, stressing it’s for compatible vehicles only—aimed at cheaper ethanol blends without forcing E20 users off the road. Fragrance M&A: Givaudan will acquire a majority stake in Eurofragance to accelerate global expansion while keeping Eurofragance independent. Caribbean Banking Watch: A Caribbean FIU director warned banks to stay aligned with international anti-money-laundering norms to avoid “derisking.” Ride-Hailing Expansion: Uber officially launched in Nepal with Uber Go/Comfort and Uber Bike, testing different driver payment models and eyeing growth beyond rides.
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