AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChlordecone Legal Closure: After 20 years of proceedings, a Paris court has confirmed the dismissal of the chlordecone case, ending any prospect of future criminal investigations. The ruling follows a 2008 Paris probe into the pesticide used on banana plantations in Guadeloupe and Martinique (1972–1993). Justice Campaigns: Lawyers for civil parties called it a “dark day for justice,” while noting the court itself acknowledged a “health scandal” and “environmental damage” affecting residents for years. Local Governance: Martinique’s administrative court annulled the March 15, 2026 municipal election in Basse-Pointe due to campaign irregularities, ordering a new vote unless appealed. Water Management: The Martinique Assembly unanimously voted to create a single water and sanitation authority to centralize drinking water and sanitation management. Culture & Tourism: Reggae Therapy returns to Fort-de-France on July 11–12, 2026 at Stade Louis Achille, featuring Tarrus Riley, Julian Marley, Barrington Levy and Alborosie.
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