AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCARICOM Integration: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, with Martinique effective 16 June 2026 after the French Republic’s instrument of accession—an expected boost for regional ties between French- and English-speaking Caribbean territories. Regional Security: Dominica’s PM Roosevelt Skerrit urged a more coordinated, cross-border approach to security, arguing traditional policing isn’t enough against modern threats like cyberattacks and climate shocks. Sargassum Response: OECS delegates are using lessons from Martinique and Guadeloupe to build a more practical, solution-focused sargassum plan across Eastern Caribbean states, including turning the seaweed into economic opportunities. Climate Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening, raising risks of hotter, longer heatwaves, drought in parts of the Lesser Antilles, and flooding from heavy rain later in the 2026 wet season. Health & Community: Canada’s Fund for Local Initiatives backed Grenada projects, including community-based crime prevention reaching Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Culture: Jamaican reggae singer Fantan Mojah died at 49 in Kingston after reported heart-related complications, weeks before his 50th birthday.
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