AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCARICOM Integration Boost: Martinique has officially taken its seat as CARICOM’s seventh Associate Member, with accession effective June 16, 2026, and its first participation at the 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia—an opening meant to turn regional ties into action, with Serge Letchimy urging businesses, financing and investment to “come on board.” Regional Policy Push: CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett used the same summit to call for faster rollout of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, deeper cooperation to face climate and economic shocks, and wider public participation so citizens feel the impact of integration. OECS Citizenship-by-Investment Warning: An op-ed argues the EU has put OECS CBI schemes on notice to end by 2028, warning of major knock-on effects for government revenues across several islands. Tourism & Connectivity: Holland America announced its 2027–2028 Caribbean season with more itineraries and longer port stays, while Qatar Airways promoted double Avios for select Privilege Club members booking by July 15.
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