AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoSaint Martin Tourism & La Poste Stamp Launch: In Marigot, the Saint Martin Tourism Office and La Poste unveiled a “Destination Saint Martin” collector stamp book of eight designs, with 5,000 copies printed for Saint Martin and 5,000 for Guadeloupe; priced at €12.50 in Saint Martin and €15.00 in France, the stamps are valid worldwide. EU Carbon Border Tax Rules: EU ministers agreed to tighten when countries can suspend the carbon emission fee on imported goods, limiting exemptions to strict criteria (including a 50% price jump over six months vs the prior decade average), a move aimed at boosting confidence for low-carbon investment. Saint Martin Beach Resort Job Crisis: On Saint Martin, the hotel workers’ union CSE says the closure of the former Secrets Hotel (renamed Saint Martin Beach Resort) is worsening into a “human scandal,” alleging the shutdown was used to justify a mass job cut after court and prefecture checks reportedly found no formal closure order. France Marine Protection Push: France announced three new strongly protected marine zones, including one in Guadeloupe to protect coral reefs and sea turtles, raising protected waters to 14.68% and targeting 14.8% by year-end.
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