AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFrance-OECS Diplomatic Boost: France has accredited Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris to the OECS, underlining ties with nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin, and pointing to joint work on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training and innovation. Telecom Resilience After Flow Outage: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia have asked Flow for a detailed report after a near-19-hour service disruption, with preliminary findings pointing to a fibre fault on a route linking Guadeloupe and Antigua; they’re also urging backup communication plans for businesses and consumers. OECS Integration Agenda: At the 78th OECS Authority meeting, leaders marked 45 years of regional integration and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with chairmanship shifting to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne and a focus on trade, connectivity and economic resilience. Chlordecone Legal Setback: A French appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a landmark criminal case tied to chlordecone pesticide contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively closing a long-running push for criminal accountability. Aviation & Cargo Moves: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, while St Vincent announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service aimed at strengthening trade links and helping farmers export.
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