AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChlordecone Legal Closure: France’s court has rejected a bid to reopen the long-running probe into chlordecone (Kepone) contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, ending the case after 20 years; while criminal convictions are off the table, the ruling still acknowledged a “health scandal” and environmental damage affecting residents for years. Local Elections Upended: Martinique’s administrative court annulled the Basse-Pointe municipal election results from March 15, citing campaign irregularities (a prohibited-style brochure distribution and non-compliant poster messaging), meaning a new vote is required unless an appeal succeeds. Water Governance: The Martinique Assembly unanimously approved creating a single water and sanitation authority to centralize drinking water and sanitation management across the island. Regional Integration Spotlight: As the OECS marks 45 years, coverage highlights achievements like the OECS Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, with Martinique and Guadeloupe included among members. EU Parliament Funds Probe: A far-right Patriots group was found to have misspent €270k in EU Parliament funds in 2024, with irregularities tied to prohibited donations and tender processes. Culture & Tourism: Martinique’s Reggae Therapy Festival returns July 11–12 in Fort-de-France with major artists, while a Carnival Cruise Line itinerary for 2028 includes stops such as Guadeloupe and Martinique.
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