AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Airlift & Connectivity: Winair, Contour Airlines, LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes are rolling out new interline partnerships to make it easier to move across the Caribbean on one ticket, with through-checked baggage and fewer costly rebookings—an effort aimed at fixing long-standing fragmented travel links. Martinique in the Aviation Mix: Air Caraïbes’ network includes Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, while Air France keeps an unusual Miami–Guadeloupe A320 service that can connect onward via Martinique and French Guiana. Legal & Health Accountability (Chlordecone): France’s National Assembly has voted to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with lawmakers also backing goals for decontamination, research and support for affected farmers and fishermen. Symbolic Justice (Code Noir Repeal): France unanimously repealed the Code Noir, a slavery-era law that had remained on the books—seen as a major symbolic step, though reparations details remain unresolved. Regional Environment & Jobs: OECS and partners are sending a delegation to Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and value-added uses, supported by the EU and OECS. Local Business & Finance: First Rock Real Estate reports stable Q1 results, citing higher rental income and plans for an additional public offering to fund acquisitions, including in Martinique.
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