AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique has officially taken its seat as CARICOM’s seventh associate member for the first time, welcomed during the 51st Regular Meeting of Heads of Government in Saint Lucia after a decade-long process and final legal steps in France. The move gives Martinique the right to attend official meetings and summits, with leaders stressing it’s “only the beginning” and urging businesses and investment to get involved. Regional Cooperation: 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 and annual reviews to track progress. Tourism & Travel Demand: A new travel promotion highlights continued cruise and air interest in the region, including Star Clippers’ early-2028 sailings featuring Martinique as a stop, plus broader Caribbean itinerary expansion by major cruise lines. EU–OECS Partnership: The EU ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean presented credentials to OECS leadership, reaffirming support for regional integration and sustainable development. Local Business Signals: A UK wholesale update shows banana prices edging up overall, while some major origins fell—useful context for regional trade planning.
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