AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFrance–OECS Partnership: France’s ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her letters of credence to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, pledging deeper cooperation on climate resilience, environment, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—while stressing shared ties with French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Chlordecone Justice Dead-End: France’s Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over chlordecone, closing the door on criminal accountability for the banana-pesticide scandal. Public Health Alarm: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of Guadeloupe adults and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable chlordecone in their blood, with about one in six above the health threshold. Regional Governance: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration and pushed an “OECS renaissance” as chairmanship shifted to Gaston Browne, with trade, connectivity and economic resilience on the agenda. Local Sports: A Micoud teenager, Ethan Renéau, is set for a national boxing debut in Guadeloupe as part of a three-man team. Earthquake Felt in Guadeloupe: A 4.2 quake was reported felt in Point-à-Pitre and across nearby islands, with no immediate damage reported.
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