AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMartinique Culture: The Reggae Therapy Festival roared back in Fort-de-France, drawing 20,000+ fans to Louis-Achille Stadium over July 11–12, with headline acts including Julian Marley, Barrington Levy, Alborosie, Tarrus Riley and more—an event backed by the Martinique Tourism Authority and powered by local entrepreneurs. Regional Sports: Martinique’s national team has been handed a tough CONCACAF Nations League path, drawn in League A Group B alongside Honduras, Jamaica, Guatemala, Suriname and El Salvador, with matches set for the September–November FIFA windows. CARICOM Policy: CARICOM’s tax chiefs meet in Georgetown as COTA opens under the theme of “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration, with Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett stressing the need for resilient, home-grown financing. Local/Regional Governance: The OECS has appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa–Caribbean cooperation, aiming to deepen South–South links. Everyday Life (Regional): Grenada’s government unveiled an EC$18m cost-of-living relief package, including VAT-free electricity for August–December 2026 and continued fuel price caps.
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