AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCode Noir Repeal: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to formally repeal the 1685 Code Noir, a slavery-era law that treated enslaved people as “movable property,” after nearly 180 years of it lingering on the books; the debate was emotional, including Martinique lawmaker Steevy Gustave’s tearful remarks that “we are descendants of human beings born free.” Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal for single-ticket, through-checked baggage travel across the English- and French-speaking Caribbean, starting June 1, 2026. Martinique Links to Trade: Saint Lucia is pushing stronger trade and investment ties with Martinique as a gateway to EU exports, following meetings with a French delegation. Health Watch: France reported 92 imported mosquito-borne cases in May (dengue, chikungunya, Zika), with many linked to travel including Martinique and Guadeloupe—authorities urge vigilance as the tiger mosquito season runs May to November. Sports & Community: Saint Lucia and Martinique are set for a rugby weekend clash, with Saint Lucia’s senior team hosting Jamaica and Saint Lucia’s Academy facing Martinique Under-19.
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