AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOutre-mer Investment Push: France’s Overseas Territories Minister Naïma Moutchou unveiled the “Outre-mer One” fund at the Banque de France, topping its €30m target and backed by state bodies plus private investors, with a new €35m “Choose Outre-mer” push aimed at financing commercially viable projects in territories like Guadeloupe rather than relying on subsidies. Connectivity for Guadeloupe: EllaLink advanced its “Caribbean Gateway” into the development phase, proposing an open-access submarine fibre link from Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, targeting service by end-2029 after turning letters of intent into binding commitments. EU Visa Pressure on Caribbean CIPs: A Saint Lucia prime minister says the EU is demanding Citizenship By Investment Programmes end by 2028 or face loss of Schengen visa-free access, a reminder of how European rules can quickly reshape Caribbean policy choices. Language & Inclusion Events: European Day of Languages activities are underway, including events in Guadeloupe focused on learning, inclusion and participation. Culture Watch: A Guadeloupe Carnival feature highlights Mas a Kongo as both celebration and resistance, rooted in memories of slavery and ongoing identity debates.
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