AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Carbon Border Tax: EU economy ministers agreed to tighten when countries can suspend the carbon emissions fee on imported goods, limiting exemptions to strict conditions like a 50% price jump over six months versus the prior decade—aimed at giving more certainty for low-carbon investment. Guadeloupe Environment: France announced new “strong marine protection” zones, pushing protected waters to 14.68% of French maritime areas; one Guadeloupe site will protect coral reefs and sea turtles, with very tight limits on fishing, extraction, and some tourism. Saint Martin Beach Resort Jobs: In Anse Marcel, the hotel workers’ union says the abrupt closure of the former Secrets Hotel is worsening into a “human catastrophe,” alleging the shutdown was used to justify large-scale job cuts and pointing to prefecture and safety-commission details. Caribbean Spotlight in Sports: The Fiji Surf Pro will be broadcast live across the Pacific, with Guadeloupe surfer Antoine Martin among the headline competitors—another reminder of how regional athletes keep breaking into global coverage. Caribbean Rum Recognition: IWSC 2026 named Gold Outstanding rum winners, with Barbados’ Foursquare Rum Distillery taking five top medals and Guadeloupe among the Caribbean islands represented.
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