AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCaribbean Screen Co-Productions: A new Beyond Boundaries Media Forum opens applications for Caribbean film and TV producers, aiming to link the region with Africa through formal co-production deals, financing and content development in South Africa (Eastern Cape) from Nov 2–6, 2026. Broadband Buildout: In the US, Nextlink activated its first BEAD-funded tower in Louisiana, enabling service for 104 locations, while Vistabeam reported its first household BEAD connection in Nebraska—another sign fixed wireless and fiber are accelerating. Critical Minerals: EV Resources (ASX:EVR) kicked off maiden drilling at its Los Lirios antimony project in Mexico and pushed processing commissioning at Tecomatlán, targeting first production by end-2026 as supply concerns keep pressure on non-China sources. Regional Politics: Caricom tensions stay hot as Trinidad and Tobago’s PM says T&T can be expelled if Caricom wants, but also signals it won’t recognise Dr Carla Barnett after her August tenure ends. Travel & Mobility: Passport rankings show Pakistan still has visa-free/arrival access to about 30 destinations, including several Caribbean stops like Montserrat—though the list is shrinking. Tech/Business: Google’s free Opal no-code app builder is getting attention as AI tools move beyond chat into practical creation.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.