AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOECS-France Partnership: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her Letters of Credence to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, reaffirming plans to deepen cooperation on climate resilience, environment, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—highlighting the shared ties of nearly 800,000 French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Chlordecone Fallout: A fresh Public Health France study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with detectable traces in 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, and about one in six above health reference thresholds; meanwhile, France’s appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a landmark criminal case, closing the door on criminal accountability. Local Governance: Martinique’s administrative court has annulled the municipal elections in Basse-Pointe. Regional Leadership: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration, calling for an “OECS renaissance” focused on bold implementation, trade, connectivity and economic resilience.
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