AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCARICOM Breakthrough for Martinique: Martinique has officially taken its seat as a CARICOM associate member for the first time, welcomed during the 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia after years of legal steps. Regional Partnership Push: On the sidelines of the CARICOM summit, Martinique and Barbados signed a landmark cooperation agreement covering culture, education, vocational training, sport, health, tourism, fisheries, risk management and trade facilitation. Security Agenda in the French Caribbean: Dominica’s PM Roosevelt Skerrit called for a broader, coordinated approach to regional security in Martinique—linking maritime protection, cybersecurity, food and energy security, and climate resilience. Drought and Heat Pressure: France says 98 of its 101 departments are now under drought monitoring as dry conditions worsen; in the overseas territories, Guadeloupe and Martinique are on alert. Visa Rules Update: France published conditions for visa-free entry to its overseas territories, naming only one African country eligible under specific requirements. Education Snapshot: France’s 2026 baccalaureate pass rate stands at 91.4% after resits, with Martinique among the academies posting top results in the general track.
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