AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCARICOM Integration Watch: Martinique has officially joined CARICOM as an Associate Member, effective June 16, 2026, with the move clearing the way for participation in the 51st Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government (July 5–8 in Saint Lucia); the accession process followed a February 2025 agreement and the French Republic’s June 2026 instrument of accession. Regional Governance & Inclusion: CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett used the opening of the 51st meeting to push for stronger public participation in regional decisions, arguing that everyday citizens and civil society must be more meaningfully involved to make the Caribbean Single Market and Economy work. Regional Security & Cost of Living: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said he will travel to Martinique and Saint Lucia to discuss disaster preparedness, climate resilience, transport, security, health, sustainable development, and the rising cost of living impacting CARICOM countries. Aviation & Connectivity: Air Caraïbes’ A350-1000 deployment highlights key transatlantic links, including high-frequency service between Pointe-à-Pitre and Paris Orly, with Martinique also listed among the carrier’s long-haul destinations.
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