AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChlordecone Compensation Move: France has now formally recognized the State’s responsibility for long-term chlordecone pollution in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to compensation talks and setting a one-year deadline for a parliamentary report on extending existing schemes, with funding linked to an added levy on tobacco. Marine Protection Push: On World Oceans Day, France announced three new strictly protected marine zones, bringing the share of waters under strong protection to 14.68%—including a Guadeloupe area to safeguard coral reefs and sea turtles—while aiming for 14.8% by year-end. EU Carbon Fee Rules: EU economy ministers agreed to tighten when countries can suspend the carbon emissions fee on imports, requiring major price spikes before any suspension, a bid to boost certainty for low-carbon investment. Saint Martin Hotel Crisis: In Anse Marcel, the union representing 122 workers says the closure of the former Secrets Hotel (Saint Martin Beach Resort) is worsening into a “social scandal,” alleging the shutdown was used to justify cutting over 90% of jobs. Travel Safety Alert: The US Embassy in Nassau issued a Bahamas security alert over jet ski rentals, citing reports of sexual assaults and noting government employees are prohibited from renting jet skis on key islands.
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