AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJustice Overhaul in the Overseas Territories: France’s Justice Ministry is re-checking 85,047 complaints of sexual violence against minors after the Lyhanna case, with overseas territories fully involved; Guadeloupe has reviewed all 688 cases, while progress varies elsewhere. Defender of Rights Exit: Claire Hédon is leaving the Defender of Rights after six years, with her term marked by a rise in complaints and persistent access-to-services problems across French overseas territories, including Guadeloupe. Regional Security Talks in Martinique: OECS and Martinique hosted the Antilles-Guyane cooperation and regional security conference (July 1-3), where leaders like PM Roosevelt Skerrit pushed a broader, coordinated security approach covering cyber, energy/food, maritime protection, and climate resilience. Visa Rules for Overseas Travel: France published visa-fee updates and also clarified visa-free entry conditions for French overseas territories, including a limited visa waiver list naming only one African country under specific requirements. Caribbean Connectivity Boost: LIAT Air launched a Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) to Jamaica (Montego Bay) route, twice weekly year-round, seen as a direct boost for tourism and business links.
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