AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCARICOM Integration Push: Martinique has officially become CARICOM’s seventh associate member, with officials framing it as a practical step for regional cooperation after a long legal process. Regional Deals for Growth: Martinique and Barbados signed a landmark cooperation agreement on the sidelines of the CARICOM summit, covering education, health, tourism, trade facilitation, fisheries, sport, culture, and disaster risk management. Sargassum to Blue Economy: OECS delegates say lessons from Martinique and Guadeloupe are shaping a more coordinated sargassum response across member states, with EU-backed support aimed at both cleanup and turning seaweed into economic value. Air Connectivity & Tourism: LIAT is relaunching service between Guadeloupe and Jamaica, with plans to scale frequency as demand grows—positioned as a boost for local businesses tied to tourism. Tax Administration Agenda: CARICOM tax administrators meet in Georgetown later this month to discuss “smart, data-driven” revenue systems, including AI-enabled compliance and taxpayer services. Maritime Security Focus: A Martinique-hosted regional security conference urged a broader, coordinated approach to threats beyond policing, including cyber, food/energy security, and maritime borders. Cruise Market Watch: Seabourn opened bookings for its 40th anniversary “Ruby Collection” of 54 voyages in 2028, including itineraries that feature Martinique among Caribbean stops.
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