AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCode Noir Repeal: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously (254-0) to formally repeal the 1685 Code Noir, the slavery-era law that treated enslaved people as “movable property,” after nearly 180 years of it lingering on the books; the debate turned emotional, including Martinique MP Steevy Gustave’s tearful remarks that “we are descendants of human beings born free.” Martinique Lens: The repeal matters locally because Martinique remains a French overseas department, meaning the law’s legacy is tied to everyday realities for descendants of enslaved people. Health Watch: In France, authorities reported 92 imported mosquito-borne cases in May (dengue, chikungunya, Zika), with links to travel including overseas territories such as Martinique, as the tiger mosquito season runs May to November. Education & Inequality: A Martinique-focused report highlights how education can come with exile to the mainland, fueling a sense of unfairness among students. Regional Links: Saint Lucia officials say they’re strengthening trade and cooperation with Martinique as a gateway to EU exports. Business: First Rock is negotiating income-generating property deals in Martinique and Costa Rica worth about US$28 million as it returns to profit. Air Travel Impact: Caribbean Airlines is cutting routes and reducing flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe to twice-weekly service from June 1, reshaping regional connectivity.
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