AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoWorld Urban Forum fallout in Basse-Terre’s orbit: At WUF13 in Baku, conference participants adopted a statement linking colonial legacies to today’s housing shortages, warning that overseas territories—including those governed by France—still face structural barriers to land, infrastructure, and adequate homes. Cyber risk for island tourism: France’s Gîtes de France says it was hit by a cyberattack, with hackers accessing booking data for up to 389,000 clients (no banking details), including some Guadeloupe departments—raising fresh concerns for local visitors and operators. Regional shock: A 6.0 earthquake struck Antigua and Barbuda, with reports listing tremors felt across parts of the Eastern Caribbean, including Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe-linked human angle: A French divemaster based in Guadeloupe credits scuba diving with ending his panic attacks—another reminder that local expertise can travel far beyond the islands. Thin on local politics: This week’s coverage is mostly regional and international, with few direct Basse-Terre governance updates.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.