AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique has officially become the seventh CARICOM associate member, effective 16 June 2026, after France provided the instrument of accession—an expected boost for regional cooperation and participation. Regional Policy & Business Climate: CARICOM’s push for reparatory justice is also being framed as an economic decolonisation agenda, with a plan shared in London urging Britain to relinquish territories including Bermuda. Tax & Revenue Capacity: Tax administrators from across the Caribbean will meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “future-ready” tax systems, with a focus on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue collection. Agribusiness Skills: In St. Patrick, Grenada, the Rural Development Unit is launching a targeted training series for rural agribusiness owners covering cash flow, pricing, recordkeeping, and tax compliance. Energy Costs: France’s weekly digest flags regulated electricity tariffs rising 2.5% from 1 August, while the 2026 back-to-school allowance payment dates are confirmed for Martinique and other territories. Blue Economy & Tourism: OECS is adapting Martinique/Guadeloupe sargassum management know-how across Eastern Caribbean states, aiming to cut impacts and create new economic uses.
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