AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone traces remain widespread in the French West Indies: 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still test positive, with about one in six above the health threshold—raising fresh pressure on long-delayed remediation and protections. Court Accountability: The Paris Court of Appeal has also confirmed the dismissal of a landmark criminal case tied to the chlordecone scandal, effectively closing the door on criminal accountability after a 20-year fight. Regional Diplomacy: France’s ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her Letters of Credence, reaffirming cooperation on climate resilience, public health, education, agriculture, connectivity and innovation—pointing to close ties with Guadeloupe and Martinique. Tourism & Air Access: Jamaica’s tourism minister Edmund Bartlett says recovery is being held back by limited rooms and airlift, but more flights are coming, including enhanced regional connectivity from Guadeloupe. Local Impact: A 4.2 earthquake was felt across the region, including Point-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage. Sports Spotlight: A Micoud teenager, Ethan Renéau, is set for a national boxing debut in Guadeloupe as part of a three-man team.
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