AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, environmental and economic harm caused by chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, where health authorities say over 90% of adults carry traces of the pesticide; the law also sets goals for decontamination, research and support for affected farmers and fishermen. Cancer Care Link-Up: Martinique’s health minister says an oncology centre that manufactures radiopharmaceuticals is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs to treat certain cancers, following discussions with local doctors and cancer survivors. Regional Airlift Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline agreement to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket with checked baggage through, improving connections between the English, French and Dutch-speaking Caribbean and Europe. Sargassum Management Mission: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum seaweed management and explore value-added uses, building on EU- and OECS-supported regional work. Local Finance Watch: Grenada’s opposition NNP says it would cut taxes on water and electricity if elected, as party conventions reshuffle leadership and set campaign priorities.
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