AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCARICOM Breakthrough for Martinique: Martinique has officially taken its seat as the Caribbean Community’s seventh Associate Member during the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia, after a decade-long process and approvals in France; it can now attend CARICOM meetings and push regional priorities. Regional Dealmaking: On July 7, Martinique and Barbados signed a five-year cooperation agreement covering education, health, tourism, trade facilitation, fisheries, culture, sport, vocational training, and disaster risk management, with a joint committee to track progress. CARICOM Summit Focus: Leaders wrapped up discussions on cost of living, consumer protection, accelerating the push for free movement of skilled workers, and moving forward on an interregional ferry to boost travel, trade, and food security. Local Human Story: In the wake of a serious traffic accident, calls are growing to speed up overseas medical treatment for Senior Sergeant Jeffrey Benjamin, with supporters saying delays are hurting his recovery chances. Travel Watch: Cruise and airline promotions keep rolling in, including new Caribbean cruise itineraries that include Martinique calls and a Qatar Airways offer for double Avios for select travelers.
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