AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCARICOM Integration Push: Martinique and French Guiana officially became CARICOM associate members effective 16 June 2026, boosting the associate group to eight and aiming to deepen ties between French- and English-speaking Caribbean partners. Regional Security Agenda: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged a broader, coordinated regional security approach in Martinique, linking policing with cybersecurity, maritime protection, energy/food security and disaster resilience. Reparations & Decolonisation Drive: CARICOM reparations advocates stepped up lobbying in London, including a proposal for Britain to relinquish overseas territories such as Bermuda and others as part of reparatory justice. Tax Cooperation: CARICOM tax administrators and revenue experts will meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “future-ready” tax systems, including smarter, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue collection. Energy & Household Costs: France published updated visa fees and reduced costs for children on selected visas; locally, regulated electricity tariffs in France are set to rise 2.5% from 1 August, while Martinique’s back-to-school allowance dates and amounts were confirmed. Tourism & Connectivity: OECS is looking to Martinique and Guadeloupe know-how to tackle sargassum, and LIAT launched a new Guadeloupe–Jamaica route, with plans to increase frequency as demand grows.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
