AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCARICOM Integration Boost: Martinique has officially become a CARICOM associate member effective 16 June 2026, raising associate membership to eight and aiming to deepen regional ties between French- and English-speaking islands. Regional Cooperation & Autonomy: The CTM hosted the 19th Antilles-Guyane Regional Cooperation Conference and a regional security conference, with calls for renegotiations with France/EU to improve trade participation and explore expanded local decision-making powers. Blue Economy & Coastal Resilience: OECS is scaling up sargassum solutions after a study tour in Martinique and Guadeloupe, using EU-backed support to improve collection and turn seaweed into economic opportunities. Energy & Household Costs: Grenada’s fuel and cooking gas retail prices were updated; kerosene fell while several LPG cylinder and bulk rates decreased, with gasoline and diesel unchanged. Agriculture & Public Health: A FAO-based ranking flags Saint Lucia’s high pesticide use intensity, and regional research links heavy exposure in banana plantations (Guadeloupe/Martinique) to higher cancer risks. Tourism Connectivity: LIAT launched a new Guadeloupe–Jamaica route (Pointe-à-Pitre to Montego Bay), with plans to increase frequency as demand grows.
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