AGP Executive Report

EU Trade & Climate Policy: EU economy ministers agreed to tighten when the bloc can suspend its carbon emissions fee on imports, using stricter criteria (including a big price jump) and aiming to give more certainty for low-carbon investment—an issue that can ripple into costs for sectors like steel, cement and fertilisers. Caribbean Airlift & Connectivity: New interline deals are set to make island-hopping easier: Winair and Contour Airlines link networks under one itinerary, while LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes sign an agreement to sell combined trips with checked baggage and fewer duplicate fees. Health & Regional Cooperation: Martinique’s health minister says the island’s oncology centre that manufactures radiopharmaceuticals is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers. Tourism & Business Travel: Martinique New York on Broadway appoints Austin Pruett as general manager, a sign of continued investment in the hotel’s operations and guest services. Infrastructure Watch (Carriacou): Minister Tevin Andrews reports progress on Carriacou projects, including Lauriston Airport expansion and night landing works, plus Windward Jetty redevelopment.

Caribbean Health Cooperation: Martinique’s health minister Dr Frank Anthony says the island’s radiopharmaceutical oncology centre is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, following discussions with local doctors and a ceremony with cancer survivors and the Lotus Cancer Initiative. Hotel Leadership in Martinique: Hilton has appointed Austin Pruett as general manager of the 504-room Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, tasking him with running operations and guest experience. Regional Airlift Moves: New interline deals are set to make Caribbean travel less painful, including Winair linking with Contour Airlines and LIAT 2020 signing with Air Caraïbes to enable single-ticket journeys and through-checked baggage. Local Infrastructure & Revenue: Warwick District Council is weighing a £235,000 feasibility study to revive the derelict Linen Street multi-storey car park, aiming to reopen leaseholder spaces and potentially generate income. Energy Storage Watch: France’s energy regulator CRE selected five Corsica storage projects (about 48 MW total), with battery costs noted as lower than in Martinique and Réunion. Aviation Cost Pressure: A wave of airline collapses in 2026 is being linked to fuel shortages and soaring jet fuel costs, with European Cargo among the latest casualties.

Caribbean Health & Trade: Martinique is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, with Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony saying isotopes from Martinique’s radiopharmaceutical oncology centre can be sent to doctors for patient treatment. Hotel Appointments: Hilton has named Austin Pruett general manager of the 504-room Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, tasking him with leading operations and guest experience. Regional Airlift (Business Travel): LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket, with baggage checked through—aimed at easing costly, fragmented island-to-island travel. Energy & Investment: France’s energy regulator CRE selected five Corsica electricity storage projects (about 48 MW total), with costs noted as lower than prior rounds in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Warwick District Council in the UK is set to spend £235,000 on consultants to assess options to revive the derelict Linen Street Car Park, potentially reopening leaseholder spaces and generating revenue. Aviation Shock (Global Costs): A wave of airline collapses in 2026 is linked to fuel shortages and soaring jet fuel costs after the Strait of Hormuz disruption, with fares expected to rise. Tourism & Diaspora Links: Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming 2026 (June 21–July 5) is set to boost economic activity, with airlines adding services from major markets.

Cancer Care & Trade: Martinique’s health minister Dr. Frank Anthony says the island’s radiopharmaceutical oncology centre is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, following talks with local doctors and a ceremony with Lotus Cancer Initiative. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Warwick District Council is pushing ahead with a £235,000 feasibility study to revive the derelict Linen Street multi-storey car park, weighing partial demolition, refurbishment and structural strengthening to reopen leaseholder spaces and potentially restore council parking revenue. Hospitality & Jobs: Hilton has appointed Austin Pruett as general manager of the 504-room Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, signaling continued investment in the property’s operations. Regional Connectivity: New interline deals are set to make Caribbean travel easier, including LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signing an agreement for single-ticket journeys with checked baggage across networks. Public Health & Compensation: France’s parliament has voted to recognize responsibility for chlordecone harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, setting goals for decontamination and compensation planning.

Hotel & Tourism Jobs: Hilton appoints Austin Pruett as general manager of the 504-room Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton, signaling fresh leadership for a major tourism brand. Caribbean Integration Debate: Bermuda’s move toward full Caricom membership is under scrutiny after a public meeting and a “Story of Us” green paper raised questions about whether deeper integration fits its high-income, finance-driven economy. Health & Trade in Medical Supplies: Martinique’s health ministry says it is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, via its radiopharmaceutical oncology centre. Airlift & Connectivity: New interline deals aim to reduce costly, fragmented regional travel—LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes link networks on one ticket, while Winair and Contour expand connections through St. Maarten. Aviation Cost Pressure: Reports of 11 airlines collapsing into administration in 2026 highlight how fuel-price shocks are forcing cancellations and raising fares. Environment & Public Health Accountability: France’s parliament backs a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with decontamination and compensation frameworks discussed. Regional Business Climate: OHADAC’s arbitration centre launches an Eastern Caribbean training programme to strengthen arbitration and ADR for businesses and investors. Local Infrastructure Watch: Warwick District Council weighs a costly feasibility study to revive a derelict multi-storey car park, with potential income and leaseholder parking benefits if viable.

France-Slavery Law Watch: France’s National Assembly voted to repeal the Code Noir, a symbolic step that removes a legal relic but leaves reparations and real repair unresolved. Health & Environment Accountability: France’s parliament adopted a bill acknowledging the state’s “share of responsibility” for chlordecone harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with decontamination and compensation aims now on the table. Cross-Caribbean Medical Trade: Martinique’s health minister says the island is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, via its radiopharmaceutical oncology centre. Regional Airlift for Business: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal to sell single-ticket journeys and check baggage through across English- and French-speaking routes, including Martinique and Guadeloupe. Tourism & Travel Demand: Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming (June 21–July 5) is set to boost cultural and business networking, with airlines adding capacity from major markets. Aviation Cost Pressure: A wave of airline collapses in 2026 is linked to fuel shocks, with industry warnings that higher ticket prices may follow. Energy Investment: France’s energy regulator picked five Corsica storage projects (~48 MW) with costs lower than prior rounds in Martinique and Réunion. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Warwick District Council weighs a costly feasibility study to revive a derelict multi-storey car park, aiming to reopen leaseholder spaces and restore income.

Martinique–Guyana Health Cooperation: Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says Martinique’s radiopharmaceutical oncology centre is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, following talks with local doctors and at a ceremony marking cancer survivors’ treatment experiences. Regional Airlift & Business Travel: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline deal letting passengers book on one ticket with checked baggage through to final destinations, linking Martinique/Guadeloupe/French Guiana with LIAT’s wider Eastern Caribbean network and onward connections to Paris-Orly. Caribbean Legal & Investment Climate: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and OECS will launch a June 10 training programme to strengthen arbitration and ADR capacity across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming for a more predictable and secure environment for businesses and investors. French West Indies Policy Shift: France’s lower house voted to recognise the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with plans for decontamination goals and support for affected fishermen and farmers. Grenada Diaspora & Tourism Push: Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 with cultural events plus business forums, while the country also outlines a 12–24 month tourism agenda focused on airlift, site upgrades, and digital marketing.

Cancer Care & Trade Links: Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says Martinique is willing to supply radioactive nuclear drugs (isotopes) for certain cancers, with Martinique’s oncology centre ready to send treatments to local doctors. Airlift & Regional Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline deal letting passengers book on one ticket, with baggage checked through, linking Eastern Caribbean routes with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana onward to Paris-Orly. Aviation Costs Hit Travel: Reports say 11 airlines have collapsed into administration in 2026, with holidays cancelled; rising jet fuel costs and wider shocks are driving fare pressure. Legal & Business Justice in the Region: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and OECS will launch an Eastern Caribbean training programme on arbitration and ADR, aiming for a more predictable, accessible dispute-resolution environment for businesses and investors. Public Health Accountability: France’s National Assembly backed a bill recognising the state’s share of responsibility in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with contamination affecting most adults and links to serious illnesses. Local Finance & Growth: First Rock Real Estate Investments plans an additional public offering to fund property acquisitions and working capital, including a Martinique office building.

Aviation Shock for Caribbean Travelers: Eleven airlines have collapsed into administration in 2026, with holidays cancelled; the latest reported casualty is European Cargo, with about 180 jobs at risk, as fuel-price pressure worsens and Iata warns profits could be cut in half. Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book on one ticket with checked baggage through, linking Eastern Caribbean routes via Antigua with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus connections to Paris-Orly. Health & Industry Cooperation: Martinique’s health minister says an oncology centre producing radiopharmaceuticals is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs to treat certain cancers. Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly adopted a bill recognising the state’s share of responsibility for chlordecone harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with decontamination and compensation goals now on the table. Business & Finance: First Rock Real Estate Investments plans an additional public offering to fund property acquisitions and working capital, including targeted investments in Martinique. Legal Training for Economic Justice: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre and OECS will launch training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, including Martinique, to improve access to dispute resolution for businesses and investors.

Health & Trade in the Caribbean: Martinique’s health minister Dr Frank Anthony says an oncology centre on the island is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs (isotopes) to treat certain cancers, following discussions with Guyanese doctors. Regional Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have launched interline agreements to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket, with baggage checked through—linking Eastern Caribbean routes with Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, and onward to Paris-Orly. Aviation Partnerships: Winair’s interline deal with U.S. carrier Contour Airlines took effect May 5, aiming to make island-to-island travel less costly and time-consuming by improving connections through a single itinerary. Public Health Accountability: France’s National Assembly has voted unanimously to recognise the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, tied to long-term health and environmental harm. Legal & Historical Reckoning: France also moved to repeal the Code Noir, a slavery-era law that had never been formally removed from French law—an important symbolic step for the Caribbean overseas territories. Business & Investment: First Rock Real Estate Investments plans an additional public offering to fund property acquisitions and working capital, targeting growth in recurring rental income.

Regional Airlift & Connectivity: Winair, Contour Airlines, LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes are rolling out new interline partnerships to make it easier to move across the Caribbean on one ticket, with through-checked baggage and fewer costly rebookings—an effort aimed at fixing long-standing fragmented travel links. Martinique in the Aviation Mix: Air Caraïbes’ network includes Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, while Air France keeps an unusual Miami–Guadeloupe A320 service that can connect onward via Martinique and French Guiana. Legal & Health Accountability (Chlordecone): France’s National Assembly has voted to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with lawmakers also backing goals for decontamination, research and support for affected farmers and fishermen. Symbolic Justice (Code Noir Repeal): France unanimously repealed the Code Noir, a slavery-era law that had remained on the books—seen as a major symbolic step, though reparations details remain unresolved. Regional Environment & Jobs: OECS and partners are sending a delegation to Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and value-added uses, supported by the EU and OECS. Local Business & Finance: First Rock Real Estate reports stable Q1 results, citing higher rental income and plans for an additional public offering to fund acquisitions, including in Martinique.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously adopted a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, moral, environmental and economic harm linked to chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with MPs citing contamination affecting nearly 90% of adults and links to cancers and other long-term impacts. Regional Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage, linking LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean network with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana onward to Paris-Orly. Tourism & Airlift Push (Grenada): Grenada outlined an ambitious 12–24 month tourism agenda focused on site upgrades, digital marketing, community tourism, sustainable investment and stronger partnerships, alongside efforts to improve airlift and visitor experience. Climate Adaptation Work (Grenada): Grenada hosted a validation workshop for its Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, updating the National Adaptation Plan 2025–2030 with clearer, more practical guidance for communities. Legal Training for Business (Eastern Caribbean): The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and OECS will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR to strengthen access to economic justice across the region, including Martinique and Guadeloupe. Sargassum Management Mission (OECS): An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study sargassum management and explore value-added uses, supported by the EU and SARSEA.

Pesticide Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for long-term harm from chlordecone (Kepone) in Guadeloupe and Martinique, where MPs cite contamination affecting most adults and links to serious cancers, pushing decontamination and compensation goals forward. Legal & Historical Reckoning: France also moved to repeal the slavery-era Code Noir after it stayed on the books for centuries, a symbolic step that lawmakers say still leaves reparations and systemic racism unresolved. Regional Aviation & Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement for single-ticket travel with through-checked baggage, linking English, French and Dutch-speaking islands and improving business and tourism travel flows that include Martinique and Guadeloupe. Business Finance: First Rock Real Estate Investments says it delivered stable first-quarter results, with rental income growth and plans for an additional public offering to fund acquisitions, including in Martinique. Trade & Dispute Resolution: OHADAC’s CARO Centre and the OECS will launch training on arbitration and ADR to strengthen access to economic justice across the Eastern Caribbean, including Martinique and Guadeloupe. Climate & Environment: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and value-added uses, supported by the EU and regional partners.

Aviation & Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket, with baggage checked through—linking LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean network (via Antigua) with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus onward connections to Paris-Orly. Aviation Realignment: Commentary flags the timing as part of a broader regional reshuffle as Caribbean Airlines cuts and market exits coincide with new hub dynamics. Public Health & Accountability: France’s National Assembly backed a bill acknowledging the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone (Kepone) scandal, tied to long-term harm in Martinique and Guadeloupe, with decontamination and compensation goals now on the table. Legal & Historical Justice: France also moved to repeal the Code Noir, the 1685 slavery-era decree that kept enslaved people legally classified as property—an important symbolic step, but without reparations details. Business & Finance: First Rock Real Estate plans an additional public offering to fund acquisitions and working capital, while reporting stable first-quarter results supported by higher rental income. Regional Economic Justice: OHADAC and CARO will launch training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to strengthen access to economic justice for businesses and investors.

Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket with through-checked baggage, linking LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean network (via Antigua) with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus onward connections to Paris-Orly. Aviation Market Shift: Commentary highlights a structural realignment in Caribbean aviation as Caribbean Airlines cuts coincide with new hub dynamics and the LIAT–Air Caraïbes deal. Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with plans for decontamination and compensation frameworks. Legal Justice Training: OECS and OHADAC’s CARO Centre will launch arbitration and ADR capacity-building across the Eastern Caribbean, including Martinique and Guadeloupe, aiming to improve access to economic justice for businesses and investors. Climate & Environment: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and value-added uses, supported by the EU under SARSEA. Local Business Finance: First Rock Real Estate reported stable Q1 results, with higher rental income and plans for an additional public offering to fund acquisitions, including in Martinique.

Caribbean Aviation & Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline agreement to let passengers book on one ticket, with through-checked baggage, linking LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean network (from Antigua) with Air Caraïbes services in Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus onward connections to Paris-Orly. Regional Legal & Business Climate: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and the OECS will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to make dispute resolution more predictable and accessible for businesses and investors. Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has voted unanimously to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” for health, environmental and economic harm from chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with decontamination and support measures outlined. Real Estate Financing: First Rock Real Estate Investments plans an additional public offering to fund property acquisitions and working capital, targeting growth in recurring rental income. Climate & Water Stress: Caribbean islands face worsening drought and heat linked to strong El Niño conditions, raising pressure on freshwater supplies and agriculture. Culture & History: France moves to repeal the Code Noir, a slavery-era law that had remained on the books, a symbolic step with ongoing calls for deeper justice.