AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiplomacy & Regional Cooperation: France has renewed its ties with the OECS by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with leaders pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility and innovation. Earthquakes Across the Region: A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded east of Antigua and Barbuda and was felt in Guadeloupe (Point-à-Pitre), Dominica and Antigua, with no immediate reports of damage. Public Health in Guadeloupe & Martinique: A new study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread, with detectable traces in 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, and about one in six above health thresholds. Telecom Reliability: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia are pressing Flow for a detailed report after a major outage, saying preliminary findings point to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and urging backup communication plans. OECS Leadership: The OECS Authority marked its 45th anniversary and shifted chairmanship to Gaston Browne, calling for an “OECS renaissance” and faster implementation of shared goals. Aviation & Cargo: St Vincent announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, aiming to boost trade and help farmers export, including links to Guadeloupe.
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