AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup shock in Guadeloupe: Tunisia’s Anis Ben Slimane played the full match, but his side were eliminated after a 5-1 loss to Sweden, with Herve Renard’s coaching change failing to spark a comeback. Justice push for toxic chemicals: In Paris, hundreds protested at Bastille demanding compensation for Agent Orange/dioxin victims in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, and for chlordecone contamination victims in Guadeloupe and Martinique, as key court decisions are expected soon. Prison overcrowding in Baie-Mahault: Guadeloupe’s main prison hit record pressure, with 802 inmates for a 450-capacity facility, raising alarms about violence, tensions, and deteriorating conditions. Chlordecone compensation law takes effect: France’s new legislation officially recognizes the State’s responsibility for chlordecone’s long-term harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to talks on extending compensation. Sargassum know-how for the region: A Virgin Islands delegation studied practical sargassum management and valorisation in Martinique and Guadeloupe, focusing on health, coastal resilience, and tourism. Marine protection boost: France designated new strict marine protection zones, including coral reef areas in Guadeloupe, pushing the strictly protected share of waters higher.
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