AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChlordecone Justice Closure: After 20 years of legal proceedings, a Paris court confirmed the dismissal of the chlordecone case tied to contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending any future criminal investigations; lawyers for civil parties called it a “dark day for justice,” even as the ruling acknowledged a “health scandal” and long-lasting environmental damage. Local Governance: Martinique’s administrative court annulled the municipal election of Basse-Pointe, ordering a new vote unless appealed, citing campaign irregularities including prohibited large-scale brochure distribution and non-compliant poster messaging via a sound-equipped vehicle. Water & Sanitation Reform: Martinique’s Assembly unanimously voted to create a single, centralized water and sanitation authority to tackle long-running drinking water and sanitation failures, with questions now focused on how quickly it will translate into real improvements. Regional Cooperation: The OECS marked its 45th anniversary, highlighting achievements like the OECS Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, with Martinique and Guadeloupe included among member territories. Culture & Tourism: Martinique announced the Reggae Therapy Festival (July 11–12) at Stade Louis Achille in Fort-de-France, featuring Tarrus Riley, Julian Marley, Barrington Levy, and Alborosie.
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