AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInternet Costs: Broadband Genie says Saint Barthélemy is among the world’s priciest places for fixed broadband, at about $207.26 a month—far above the cheapest markets where subscriptions can be just a few dollars. Luxury Watch Crime: A Serbian man, Dusan Pericic, has been extradited to Massachusetts over a $1.4 million stolen luxury watch trafficking case tied to a Saint-Barthélemy burglary; prosecutors say he helped move and arrange sales of 269 watches, with charges that could bring up to 15 years in prison. EU Funding for Nature: The EU has opened a funding call for biodiversity and natural-resource projects across Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories, including Saint-Barthélemy, with proposals due by August 28, 2026 and an online info session set for June 23. St. Barth Culture & Celebrity Lore: A new excerpt revisits how the island’s rougher, smuggler-era past helped shape its later celebrity image, including Jimmy Buffett’s ties to Gustavia’s nightlife and characters from the island’s earlier days. Tourism Stamps: Saint Martin’s tourism office and La Poste launched a “Destination Saint Martin” collector stamp set, with books of eight stamps featuring photos of the destination and valid worldwide.
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