AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoOECS-France Partnership: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her credentials to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, reaffirming cooperation on climate resilience, environment, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—highlighting the shared ties with nearly 800,000 French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. OECS Integration Push: OECS leaders marked the bloc’s 45th anniversary and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with Heads of Government focusing on trade, connectivity and economic resilience as chairmanship passed to Gaston Browne. Chlordecone Legal Fallout: In a major blow for victims in Guadeloupe and Martinique, France’s Court of Appeal confirmed the dismissal of a long-running chlordecone criminal case, closing the door on criminal accountability tied to the pesticide scandal. Air Cargo for Trade: St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, aiming to boost tourism supply chains and create export routes for local farmers, including links to Martinique and Guadeloupe. Regional Air Access: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, with plans to expand routes and discuss traffic rights for Guadeloupe and Martinique. Travel & Business Tourism: Air Canada opened a new premium lounge at Québec City airport, underscoring growing Canadian demand for Caribbean destinations including Martinique and Guadeloupe.
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