AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOECS–France Diplomacy: France has accredited Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris to the OECS, underlining fresh cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training, and connectivity—backed by partners like AFD and Expertise France, with nearly 800,000 French residents in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake east of Antigua and Barbuda was felt in Guadeloupe’s Point-à-Pitre and across the region, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Connectivity Disruption: Telecom regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia urged backup communication plans after a Flow outage left customers offline for nearly 19 hours; Flow blamed a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua and says it’s working to strengthen network resilience. Chlordecone Health Update: A new study reports chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with over 80% of adults still showing traces in blood and a significant share above health thresholds. Regional Leadership: OECS marked its 45th anniversary and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with new chair Gaston Browne pushing bold, transformative implementation.
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