AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique and French Guiana have officially joined CARICOM as associate members, with Martinique effective 16 June 2026 after France provided the accession instrument—an effort to deepen ties between French- and English-speaking Caribbean islands. Regional Justice & Reparations: The CARICOM Reparations Commission is pushing a revised reparations manifesto to the UK and UN, explicitly including Britain’s Overseas Territories in the agenda. Rights Watch: Claire Hédon is leaving her role as Defender of Rights after six years, with the institution citing rising complaints and ongoing access problems to services across France’s overseas territories, including Martinique. Child & Family Policy: France published visa fees for five visa types and reduced costs for children aged 6–12 on selected visas, while some family members of French citizens may be exempt. Health System Review: France’s justice ministry has been re-examining nearly 70,000 cases of sexual violence against minors, with overseas territories involved and review progress varying by territory. Local Spotlight: A 12-year-old swimmer, Christophe Maleau, made history by crossing from Saint Lucia to Martinique to raise breast cancer awareness.
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