AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChlordecone Compensation: 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 disease research, and improved care. Marine Protection in Guadeloupe: France announced three new strictly protected marine zones for World Oceans Day, bringing protected waters to 14.68%, including a Guadeloupe area aimed at safeguarding coral reefs and sea turtles under tight activity limits. EU Carbon Border Tax: EU ministers agreed to narrow when countries can suspend the carbon emission fee on imports, with stricter criteria (including a major price jump) and lawmakers pushing to reduce or remove the suspension clause—an issue that could affect trade costs for the region. Saint Martin Tourism & Postal Push: Saint Martin’s tourism office and La Poste launched a “Destination Saint Martin” collector stamp set, with books sold locally and in France and a print run shared with Guadeloupe. Labor Alarm in Saint Martin: A union says the closure of the Saint Martin Beach Resort is turning into a “human catastrophe,” alleging the shutdown was used to justify large-scale job cuts.
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