AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoChlordecone Compensation Law: A new French law has formally recognized the State’s responsibility for long-term chlordecone pollution in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to talks on compensation for victims and setting priorities like faster cleanup, support for agriculture and fishing, stronger research, and improved care. Marine Protection Push: On World Oceans Day, France designated three new strictly protected marine zones, raising the share of protected waters to 14.68% and banning or heavily restricting activities like fishing and extraction in those areas—good news for coastal jobs and fragile ecosystems, including coral reefs in Guadeloupe. LGBTQIA+ Community Event: Organizers announced the inaugural Kréyòl Pride in Basse-Terre on July 25, 2026, aiming to bring together LGBTQIA+ people, locals, and allies after years of discord, with support from groups including Secret’s Out and Trans’Actions Guadeloupe. Saint Martin Beach Resort Closure: In Saint Martin, the hotel workers’ union says the abrupt closure of the former Secrets Hotel has worsened into a “social scandal,” alleging the shutdown was used to justify major job cuts and pointing to the lack of an order requiring closure.
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