AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrison Overcrowding: Guadeloupe’s Baie-Mahault penitentiary hit a record 802 inmates on June 16 against a theoretical capacity of 450, with unions warning of rising violence, tighter tensions with guards, and worsening working conditions. Chlordecone Compensation: A new law now formally recognizes the State’s responsibility for chlordecone-related harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, paving the way for talks on extending compensation to more victims and setting priorities for cleanup, support for farming and fishing, research, and care. Marine Protection: France added three new strictly protected marine zones on World Oceans Day, including coral reef protections in Guadeloupe, pushing the strictly protected share of French waters to 14.68%. Sargassum Management: An OECS–EU study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe highlighted practical ways to intercept, collect, monitor, and valorize sargassum—aimed at public health, coastal resilience, and tourism. LGBTQIA+ Pride: Kréyòl Pride is set for July 25–26 in Basse-Terre, bringing together local LGBTQ groups and allies under a unity-focused platform. Offshore Sailing: The DRHEAM-CUP/Grand Prix de France au Large 2026 (July 9–18) is set for a record with over 120 boats registered for the Cherbourg-to-Lorient races.
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