AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoReggae Therapy Festival: Martinique’s Reggae Therapy returns for its 4th edition on July 11–12 at Stade Louis Achille in Fort-de-France, with Tarrus Riley, Julian Marley, Barrington Levy and Alborosie headlining. Water & Sanitation Reform: The Assembly of Martinique has unanimously backed creating a single water and sanitation authority to centralize management, tackle recurring supply and sanitation problems, and harmonize tariffs and investment—though implementation questions remain. Chlordecone Compensation: A new law now formally recognizes the State’s responsibility for chlordecone-related harm in Martinique and Guadeloupe, paving the way for compensation discussions and setting priorities like cleanup, sector support, research, and victim care. Sports & Doping: French hurdler Dimitri Bascou, Martinique-born and an Olympic medallist, has been banned for four years after a positive steroid test, with his suspension running until April 2028. Local Culture & Tourism: Campari’s Trois Rivières aged rum brand has unveiled refreshed packaging inspired by southern Martinique’s sugarcane fields, with the liquid unchanged across expressions.
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