AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiplomatic Boost: France has formally 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. Regional Governance: The OECS marked its 45th anniversary and launched an “OECS renaissance” push as chairmanship shifted to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne, stressing bolder, faster implementation of shared goals. Chlordecone Fallout: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case tied to chlordecone, a pesticide that still leaves most adults in Guadeloupe and Martinique with detectable traces, keeping pressure on accountability and health protections. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia say Flow’s outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers to plan backups while Flow works on stronger network resilience. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded east of Antigua and Barbuda and felt in parts of Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage. Sports—Guadeloupean Talent: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, taking a step up to the Championship.
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