AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously adopted a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, moral, environmental and economic harm linked to chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, after decades of pesticide use despite warnings; the text now heads to the Senate and includes goals for decontamination, research priorities and support for affected farmers and fishermen. New Air Link for Guadeloupe: LIAT Air will launch the first direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay on July 14, with twice-weekly service, aiming to make travel between the French Caribbean and Jamaica simpler—especially ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Caribbean Travel Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline agreement enabling single-ticket itineraries and checked baggage across their combined networks, including connections via Guadeloupe and Martinique. Regional Mobility Project: Partners of the EU-backed KARULINK project met in Guadeloupe to plan new maritime routes and improve sustainable, seamless island transport. Sports—Guadeloupe on the Radar: Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte (Rodez) is drawing transfer interest from Celtic and others, as Scottish clubs weigh summer recruitment. Weather & Safety Note: A Guadeloupe-linked report highlights how cloudbursts can drive sudden, extreme flooding risks.
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