AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique has officially taken its seat as the Caribbean Community’s seventh associate member for the first time, welcomed during the 51st Regular Meeting in Saint Lucia after a decade-long process and legal steps in France; the territory now has the right to attend official meetings and summits, with leaders stressing the next phase is action—especially getting businesses, financing and investment involved. Regional Cooperation: On July 7, Martinique and Barbados signed a five-year cooperation framework on education, health, tourism, trade facilitation, fisheries, sport, culture, vocational training and disaster risk management, backed by a joint committee and annual progress reviews. CARICOM Summit Priorities: CARICOM leaders wrapped up discussions focused on cost of living, consumer protection, progress toward free movement for nationals, and an affordable interregional ferry plan aimed at boosting travel, trade and food security. EU-OECS Partnership: The EU’s new ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Fiona Ramsey, presented credentials to OECS Director General Didacus Jules, reaffirming support for regional integration and sustainable development. Tourism & Travel Signals: A new cooperation push comes as cruise and airline offers keep spotlighting the region, including Star Clippers’ early-2028 sailings featuring Martinique calls and Qatar Airways’ double Avios promotion for eligible travelers.
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