AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOECS–France Partnership: France has accredited Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris to the OECS, underlining ties with nearly 800,000 French residents across Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin, with cooperation priorities including climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility and innovation. OECS Integration Push: At the OECS’ 45th anniversary and 78th Authority meeting, leaders called for an “OECS renaissance” and stronger implementation, with chairmanship shifting to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne and renewed focus on trade, connectivity and economic resilience. Chlordecone Accountability: A Paris appeals court upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over chlordecone pesticide contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively closing a major route to criminal accountability for victims and campaigners. Aviation & Trade Links: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, with plans to expand routes and discussions on traffic rights including Guadeloupe and Martinique; separately, St. Vincent announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service aimed at boosting tourism supply chains and helping farmers export. Business Travel Demand: Air Canada is expanding Caribbean service and opened a new premium Air Canada Café lounge in Québec City, signaling continued growth in Canada-to-Caribbean travel flows.
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