AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique has officially become the seventh CARICOM associate member, effective 16 June 2026, after the French Republic’s instrument of accession—opening the door to deeper regional cooperation for trade, policy and regional projects. Regional Partnerships: Martinique and Barbados signed a cooperation agreement on 7 July, targeting culture, education, vocational training, sport, health, tourism, fisheries, risk management and trade facilitation. Security & Resilience: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged a broader, coordinated approach to regional security beyond policing, including cybersecurity, climate resilience, food and energy security and maritime protection—discussed during a Martinique conference. Blue Economy & Sargassum: OECS is scaling up sargassum solutions after a study tour in Martinique and Guadeloupe, supported by EU funding, to reduce impacts and explore turning seaweed into economic products. Tourism & Connectivity: LIAT launched a twice-weekly Montego Bay–Pointe-à-Pitre route, with plans to move toward daily service as demand grows. Business/Travel: Luxury cruise lines are pushing Caribbean-focused itineraries and new 2028 voyage collections, including Seabourn’s “Ruby Collection” now open for booking.
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