AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCARICOM Milestone for Martinique: Martinique officially took its seat in CARICOM for the first time on Sunday at the 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia, welcomed by CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett. The French overseas department became CARICOM’s seventh Associate Member effective June 16, 2026, after the accession agreement and the Privileges and Immunities ratification. Regional Integration Push: At the same opening, Barnett urged leaders to deepen integration and speed up delivery under the Caribbean Single Market and Economy, with more public participation, stronger action on regional agreements, and continued support for Haiti. Citizenship by Investment Debate: In an OECS-focused op-ed, Hon. Mark Brantley argues the EU has put Citizenship by Investment programmes on notice to end by 2028, warning of major economic fallout for OECS states that rely heavily on the model. Local Education Spotlight (Grenada): Grenada’s 2026 CPEA results were largely strong, but reporting flags a worrying slide in Mathematics and calls for administrative and academic adjustments. Sports Note: The CARICOM 10K Run in Saint Lucia crowned Garfield Gordon and Carlie Robinson as elite winners.
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