AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMartinique Politics: Martinique’s administrative court annulled the municipal election of Basse-Pointe, ordering a rerun unless the ruling is appealed, citing campaign breaches that could have affected vote integrity. Regional Integration: OECS leaders marked 45 years of cooperation at the 78th Authority meeting in Antigua, with a chairmanship handover to Gaston Browne and a push for an “OECS renaissance” focused on trade, connectivity, and resilience. Toxic Pesticide Fallout: A Paris appeals court upheld the dismissal of a landmark chlordecone case tied to Guadeloupe and Martinique contamination, while a new Public Health France study reports most adults still show traces in their blood. Caribbean Mobility & Trade: Fly Dutch Caribbean will begin operating from Grand Case Airport on July 1, and St Vincent announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service aimed at boosting exports and tourism supply chains. Xenophobia Debate: MTN chair Mcebisi Jonas condemned anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa during a funeral address, arguing it reflects state failure exploited by politicians.
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