AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique officially became the seventh CARICOM associate member effective 16 June 2026, after the French Republic’s instrument of accession in June—opening the door to deeper regional cooperation. Regional Security: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged a more coordinated, cross-border approach to safety, arguing policing alone can’t handle today’s threats. Sargassum Response: OECS delegates, with EU support, studied Martinique and Guadeloupe’s sargassum management and are pushing a more practical, solution-focused plan across the Eastern Caribbean. Climate Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño-linked heat and uneven drought, plus a continued risk of flooding during the 2026 wet season. Tourism & Connectivity: LIAT launched a new year-round route linking Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) and Jamaica (Montego Bay), with plans to ramp up frequency. Local Culture & Community: Canada’s CFLI backed Grenada projects on community safety and green livelihoods. Health & Society: Reports highlight pesticide-use concerns in the Caribbean, including links to cancer risk in regional studies. Arts & News: Jamaican reggae singer Fantan Mojah died at 49 after heart-related complications.
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