AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaribbean Trade & Tourism: Air Canada keeps pushing into the Caribbean, opening a new premium Air Canada Café at Québec City Jean Lesage Airport to serve business and leisure travelers heading to destinations including Martinique and Guadeloupe. Regional Diplomacy & Business Links: France and the OECS deepen ties with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility and innovation—key themes for regional economic growth. Aviation & Logistics: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, starting with small aircraft and aiming to expand routes and capacity, with talks also pointing toward potential links involving Guadeloupe and Martinique. Legal & Consumer/Environment: A French appeals court upheld the dismissal of a landmark criminal case over chlordecone, closing the door on criminal accountability tied to the pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique. Regional Integration: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration and called for an “OECS renaissance,” stressing stronger implementation to tackle shared challenges. Local Economy & Trade Promotion: Saint-Martin’s participation at the ACS Council of Ministers spotlighted the TIPO network to promote trade and investment by Caribbean SMEs/VSEs.
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