AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoChlordecone Legal Fallout: France’s Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending prospects for criminal accountability after more than 20 years; the ruling comes as a new Public Health France study reports 81.3% of Guadeloupe adults and 85.5% in Martinique still carry detectable traces, with about one in six above health thresholds. OECS Regional Push: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration and launched an “OECS renaissance” agenda at the 78th Authority meeting, with chairmanship shifting to Gaston Browne and priorities including trade, connectivity, economic resilience, climate and public health. France-OECS Partnership: France reaffirmed its commitment to deepen cooperation with the OECS after its ambassador presented Letters of Credence, pointing to shared challenges like climate resilience and regional connectivity. Earthquake Felt in Guadeloupe: A magnitude 4.2 quake hit the region, reportedly felt in Point-à-Pitre and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage. Tourism Connectivity Watch: Jamaica’s tourism minister says recovery is constrained by room and airlift capacity but expects more flights, including enhanced regional connectivity from Guadeloupe.
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