AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, with Martinique’s accession taking effect 16 June 2026 after the French Republic’s instrument of accession—boosting regional ties between French- and English-speaking Caribbean islands. Regional Security: At a Martinique conference, PM Roosevelt Skerrit urged a broader, coordinated Caribbean security approach beyond policing, linking safety to cybersecurity, maritime protection, energy/food security, and climate resilience. Sargassum Solutions: OECS delegates are adapting Martinique and Guadeloupe’s sargassum management methods across the Eastern Caribbean, supported by EU funding, with a push to reduce impacts and explore turning seaweed into economic value. Tax Cooperation: CARICOM tax administrators meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “future-ready” revenue systems, including smarter, data-driven and AI-enabled administration. Health & Environment: A Caribbean climate warning flags El Niño-driven heat, drought risks, and flooding threats during the 2026 wet season. Public Health Concern: Saint Lucia ranks high for pesticide use intensity, renewing debate over long-term health and environmental risks across the region. Culture & Community: Martinique’s regional cooperation conference (CCRAG) highlighted deeper integration and calls for renegotiations with France/EU to strengthen trade participation.
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