AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique has officially taken its seat in CARICOM as the bloc’s seventh Associate Member, with accession effective June 16, 2026, and formal welcome during the 51st Heads of Government meeting in St. Lucia—an effort meant to deepen regional socio-economic ties and cultural exchange. Regional Priorities: CARICOM leaders wrapped up talks focused on cost of living relief, consumer protection, and accelerating the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, including progress toward free movement for nationals and an affordable interregional ferry plan. EU–OECS Partnership: The EU’s Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Fiona Ramsey, presented her credentials to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, reaffirming long-running support for regional integration and sustainable development—highlighting Europe’s links to the Caribbean through French territories like Martinique. Local Angle for Martinique: CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett urged stronger public participation in regional decisions and noted Martinique’s arrival as part of CARICOM’s expanding associate membership.
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