AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFrench Parliamentary Move on Colonial Law: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the 1685 “Code Noir,” the slavery-era decree that treated enslaved people as “movable property,” with the bill now headed to the Senate; lawmakers stressed remembrance and justice, while reparations were not included, and the government would have to report on impacts on overseas territories and how slavery is taught. Regional Air Connectivity Shock: Caribbean Airlines is cutting regional routes and reducing service to French overseas territories, including discontinuing flights to Dominica and St Kitts and cutting frequencies to Martinique and Guadeloupe from June 1, raising concerns for travellers and businesses. Business Travel Link-Up: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to sell one-ticket itineraries across English- and French-speaking Caribbean networks, with baggage checked through and easier access to Europe via Paris-Orly. Trade Talks for Martinique–Saint Lucia: Saint Lucia is advancing plans to strengthen trade and investment with Martinique, including import-export facilitation for 15 products and work on market-readiness steps like certification and logistics. Real Estate Investment Push: First Rock Real Estate Investments says it is negotiating acquisitions in Costa Rica and Martinique worth about US$28m as it returned to profit in 2025.
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