AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoReggae Therapy Festival: Martinique is gearing up for the 4th edition of Reggae Therapy on July 11-12 at Stade Louis Achille, with big names like Tarrus Riley, Julian Marley, Barrington Levy and Alborosie, plus local talent and a peace-love-unity theme. Chlordecone Compensation: France has brought in a law formally recognizing the State’s responsibility for chlordecone-related harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to compensation discussions and a possible expansion of existing schemes. Cancer Care Cooperation: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says Martinique’s oncology centre can supply radioactive nuclear drugs to Guyana for certain cancers, with isotopes set to be sent to local doctors. Sargassum Management: A Virgin Islands deputy secretary says lessons from an OECS-EU study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe could help improve public health preparedness, coastal resilience, tourism and jobs through sargassum use. LGBTQIA+ Pride: Guadeloupe’s inaugural Kréyòl Pride is set for late July, aiming to bring LGBTQIA+ people, locals and allies together under a unity-focused platform. Public Health & Early Detection (Guyana): Dr Frank Anthony also highlighted expanded cancer screening plans and early-detection efforts, including mammography, HPV vaccination progress and prostate testing.
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