AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique has officially taken its seat as the 7th Associate Member of CARICOM at the 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia, effective June 16, 2026, with CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett welcoming the move and Martinique’s Serge Letchimy stressing the next step: getting businesses, financing and investment involved. Regional Cooperation Deal: Martinique and Barbados signed a five-year cooperation agreement on July 7 covering education, health, tourism, trade, fisheries, sport, culture, vocational training and disaster risk management, with a joint committee and annual reviews to track progress. CARICOM Summit Priorities: Leaders wrapped up discussions focused on cost of living relief, consumer protection, accelerating the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, and advancing an affordable interregional ferry to boost travel, trade and food security. EU Partnership: EU Ambassador Fiona Ramsey presented credentials to OECS Director General Didacus Jules, reaffirming EU support for regional integration and sustainable development—highlighting Europe’s ties to the Caribbean through French territories like Martinique. Travel & Trade Signals: Star Clippers launched a limited-time offer for select early-2028 Caribbean sailings that includes two free shore excursions per cabin (via onboard credit) and Wi‑Fi, with itineraries calling at Martinique among other islands.
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