AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Air Access: Air Canada will launch a new weekly nonstop route between Quebec City and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) starting Dec. 17, 2026, running every Thursday through April 8, 2027, adding 17 round trips in the winter season. Chlordecone Compensation: A new law has taken effect, officially recognizing the State’s responsibility for the long-running chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, paving the way for discussions on compensation and setting priorities for cleanup, support for farming and fishing, research, and care for victims. Marine Protection: France has announced three new marine protection zones, including a coral-reef area in Guadeloupe, pushing waters under strict protection to 14.68% and aiming for 14.8% by year-end. Tourism & Jobs (Saint Martin): Saint Martin’s Beach Resort closure is being denounced by a union as a “human catastrophe,” alleging a job-cut plan and disputing the reasons given for the abrupt shutdown. Sports (Regional): Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé took third at the Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Saint Martin, won by Pertusot and Bruneau in the Olympic-distance races. Travel Safety (Bahamas): A US embassy security alert warns Americans about sexual assault reports linked to jet ski rentals in the Bahamas, citing weak safety regulation enforcement.
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