AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique has officially taken its seat in CARICOM as the bloc’s seventh associate member, welcomed during the 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia after a decade-long process and final legal steps in France—an opening that leaders say should now translate into action for business, financing, and investment. Regional Deals: On July 7, Martinique and Barbados signed a five-year cooperation agreement on education, health, tourism, trade facilitation, fisheries, sport, culture, vocational training and disaster risk management, with a joint committee to track progress. Summit Focus: The CARICOM summit wrapped with priorities including cost of living relief, consumer protection, progress toward freer movement, and an accelerated plan for an interregional ferry to boost travel and trade links. EU Engagement: The EU’s ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean presented credentials to OECS leadership, reaffirming support for regional integration and sustainable development. Local Business/Travel: A new cooperation and tourism momentum comes alongside travel offers and hotel pricing coverage, including a Diamant Les Bains beachfront stay highlighted at under $200 a night.
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