AGP Executive Report

Route du Rhum: The transatlantic race finishes in Pointe-à-Pitre on November 1, with 115 sailors entered. High-tech trimaran Gitana 18 is preparing for its first major competition after sea trials. Island Travel: A new guide makes the case for exploring beyond Guadeloupe’s beaches, pairing Grande-Terre with Basse-Terre’s rainforest and ferry trips to the surrounding islands. Football: Guadeloupe sits third in its Nations League group on four points, behind Barbados and Saint Lucia, after a 1-0 loss to Saint Lucia. Marine Restoration: Guadeloupe is one of nine islands in a five-year, EU-funded project to test local solutions for restoring seas and waters.

Route du Rhum: The transatlantic race to Pointe-à-Pitre starts November 1, with 115 boats set to cover 3,542 nautical miles. Foiling trimaran Gitana 18 is preparing for its first major competitive test. Nations League: Guadeloupe lost 1-0 to Saint Lucia, leaving the team third in Group B on four points, behind Barbados and Saint Lucia. Cycling: Guadeloupe’s Samuel Luidgy Horn won the U-23 time trial at the Caribbean Road Championships in Santo Domingo; he later finished outside the medals in the road race. Water Supply: A report on France’s drought crisis notes Guadeloupe has also faced severe drought, water-network leaks and sewage problems affecting bathing areas. Island Travel: A new winter travel feature highlights Guadeloupe’s contrasting Grande-Terre beaches and Basse-Terre rainforest, with ferries connecting visitors to Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and La Désirade.

Route du Rhum: The 2026 race to Pointe-à-Pitre starts November 1, and the high-speed trimaran Gitana 18 is set for its first major test. Cycling: Guadeloupe’s Samuel Luigdy Horn won the under-23 time trial at the Caribbean Road Championships; Benjamin Le Ny and Julien Chane finished fourth and fifth overall in the road race. Nations League: Guadeloupe lost twice to Saint Lucia and sits third in Group B on four points, behind Barbados and Saint Lucia. Island Life: A new EU-backed marine restoration project will test local solutions around Guadeloupe, while a travel feature highlights the island’s mix of Grande-Terre beaches, Basse-Terre rainforest and ferry links to nearby islands.

Island Hopping: Guadeloupe’s mix of Grande-Terre beaches, Basse-Terre rainforest and ferry links to La Désirade, Marie-Galante and Les Saintes is drawing attention as a varied winter escape. Cycling: Guadeloupe’s Samuel Lu idgy Horn won the U-23 time-trial title at the Caribbean Road Championships; Benjamin Le Ny and Julien Chane also placed fourth and fifth overall in the road race. Nations League: Guadeloupe sits third in League B Group B with four points, behind Barbados and Saint Lucia, after two defeats to Saint Lucia. The November matches will shape its route toward Gold Cup qualification. Marine Restoration: Guadeloupe is among nine islands in a five-year, €16.2 million EU project to test locally led ways to restore seas and waters.

Cycling: Guadeloupe’s Benjamin Le Ny and Julien Chane finished fourth and fifth in the Caribbean road race in Santo Domingo. Guadeloupe’s Samuel Horn had won the under-23 time trial the day before; Trinidad and Tobago’s Jadian Neaves then claimed under-23 road-race gold. Nations League: Guadeloupe lost 1-0 to Saint Lucia and sits third in Group B on four points, behind Barbados on 10 and Saint Lucia on nine. Bermuda is bottom without a point. Marine Restoration: Guadeloupe is among nine islands in a new EU-backed project to restore seas and waters, with local Living Labs set to develop and test solutions over five years.

Cycling: Guadeloupe’s Samuel Luidgy Horn won the under-23 time trial at the Elite Caribbean Road Championships in Santo Domingo. Trinidad and Tobago’s Jadian Neaves took silver. Nations League: Guadeloupe sit third in Group B on four points after losses to Saint Lucia, who beat them 1-0 and 3-0. Barbados lead on 10 points, with the final group matches still to come. Marine restoration: Guadeloupe is one of nine islands in a new €16.2 million EU project to restore seas and waters. Local Living Labs will bring authorities and partners together to test solutions and plan long-term work. Local business: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO has launched its AI-powered virtual assistant and administration tools internationally, targeting small businesses and independent workers in French-speaking markets. Caribbean history: A feature on Indian indentured labour recounts the deadly 1888 voyage of the Nantes-Bordeaux to Guadeloupe and the harsh conditions workers faced on sugar plantations. Route du Rhum: The race’s free Virtual Regatta game is open, with its virtual start set for November 1 at the same time as the skippers’ departure from Saint-Malo.

Cycling: Guadeloupe’s Samuel Luidgy Horn won the under-23 men’s time trial at the Elite Caribbean Road Championships in Santo Domingo, beating Trinidad and Tobago’s Jadian Neaves by nearly a minute. Nations League: Guadeloupe finished the latest League B, Group B round in third place with four points, behind Barbados on 10 and Saint Lucia on nine. The group’s campaign resumes in November. Marine Restoration: Guadeloupe is one of nine islands in a new EU-funded project to restore seas and waters. The five-year initiative has €16.2 million and will bring local authorities and partners together to test island-specific solutions. Island History: A new account of Indian indentureship traces the dangerous voyage of 597 workers to Guadeloupe in 1888, part of France’s recruitment drive to fill plantation labour shortages after slavery was abolished.

Guadeloupe’s Indian Diaspora: A new account traces the dangerous 1888 voyage of 597 Indian indentured workers to Guadeloupe, where colonial authorities recruited labour for sugar plantations after slavery was abolished. Nations League: Guadeloupe sit third in Group B on four points after back-to-back losses to Saint Lucia, including a 1-0 defeat. November’s final group matches will shape the team’s fate. Route du Rhum: The solo transatlantic race starts in Saint-Malo on November 1 and finishes in Pointe-à-Pitre; Irish sailor Pamela Lee is among the competitors. A free virtual race is also underway. Marine Restoration: Guadeloupe is one of nine islands in a new, five-year EU-backed project to test local solutions for restoring seas and waters. Local Business: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO has launched its AI virtual-assistance software internationally, targeting tradespeople and small businesses. On Screen: BBC drama Death in Paradise is filming on Guadeloupe, with Don Gilet returning as detective Mervin Wilson.

Indentureship History: A new account traces how French colonisers recruited Indian workers for Guadeloupe’s sugar plantations after slavery was abolished. One ship arriving in 1888 carried 597 passengers; seven died during a voyage marked by disease and hardship. By 1889, the island had 15,648 Indian workers. Football: Guadeloupe lost 1-0 to Saint Lucia in the Concacaf Nations League, after a 3-0 defeat earlier in the week. The team sits third in Group B with four points. Route du Rhum: The transatlantic race is set to start in Saint-Malo on November 1 and finish in Pointe-à-Pitre. Nearly 13,000 virtual sailors have already registered to race the same course online. Marine Restoration: Guadeloupe is among nine islands in a five-year, €16.2 million EU project to test local solutions for restoring seas and waters. Local Business: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO has launched its AI-powered virtual assistance service internationally, targeting French-speaking small businesses.

Football: Guadeloupe’s Nations League campaign suffered another setback as Saint Lucia won 1-0, leaving the Gwada Boyz third in Group B on four points, behind Barbados and Saint Lucia. On Screen: The BBC says filming is underway in Guadeloupe for Death in Paradise; fans are speculating about a Humphrey Goodman crossover, but none has been confirmed. Marine Restoration: Guadeloupe is one of nine islands in a new €16.2 million EU-backed project to restore marine environments, with local partners set to develop solutions through a five-year programme. Local Business: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO has launched its AI virtual-assistant service internationally, targeting small businesses and tradespeople across French-speaking markets. Route du Rhum: The race’s free Virtual Regatta game is open ahead of the November 1 start; the real Atlantic crossing finishes in Pointe-à-Pitre.

Nations League: Guadeloupe lost 1-0 to Saint Lucia, leaving the Gwada Boyz third in Group B on four points. It was their second defeat to Saint Lucia in four days; Barbados lead on 10 points. Marine Restoration: Guadeloupe is one of nine islands in a new €16.2 million EU-funded project to restore seas and coastal waters. The five-year effort will bring local authorities and partners together to test solutions and plan long-term work. Route du Rhum: The virtual race is open ahead of the November 1 start, with players following the skippers’ course from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre. Nearly 13,000 boats have already registered. Guadeloupe Business: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO has launched its AI administrative assistant internationally, targeting French-speaking tradespeople and small businesses in Europe and North America.

Nations League: Guadeloupe lost twice to Saint Lucia in four days, 3-0 and then 1-0, leaving the Gwada Boys third in Group B on four points. Ocean Restoration: Guadeloupe is one of nine islands in a new €16.2 million EU project, which will bring local authorities and partners together to test solutions for restoring island waters. Local Business: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO is taking its AI administrative-assistance service to French-speaking markets in Europe and North America. Route du Rhum: The solo Atlantic race finishes in Pointe-à-Pitre on November 1; its free virtual race has already drawn nearly 13,000 entries.

Youth Handball: Guadeloupe’s under-18 men beat Mexico 32–27 at the regional championship in Puerto Rico, despite Trinidad and Tobago’s tournament hopes ending after two heavy losses. Marine Restoration: Guadeloupe is among nine islands in a new five-year, €16.2 million EU project. A local Living Lab will bring authorities and other groups together to test ways to restore coastal waters. Nations League: Saint Lucia beat Guadeloupe 3–0 and then 1–0 in back-to-back matches, leaving the Gwada Boyz third in Group B with four points. Local Business: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO has launched its AI virtual-assistance and administrative software internationally, targeting small businesses and independent professionals in French-speaking markets. Route du Rhum: The free virtual race is already drawing nearly 13,000 entries ahead of its November 1 start, matching the real race to Pointe-à-Pitre.

Football: Saint Lucia beat Guadeloupe 1-0 in the Concacaf Nations League, completing three straight wins and moving top of Group B. Guadeloupe sits third on four points, with two matches left. Youth Handball: Guadeloupe opened its regional under-18 championship with a 32-27 win over Mexico and is due to face Trinidad and Tobago next. Marine Restoration: A new €16.2 million EU project will fund a five-year effort to restore island waters, including around Guadeloupe, with local authorities involved in shaping solutions. Language and Identity: An argument over a fisherman speaking Creole has stirred debate about colonialism, racism and the status of Guadeloupe’s widely spoken language. Local Business: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO has launched its AI-powered administrative service internationally, targeting French-speaking tradespeople and small businesses.

Guadeloupe Football in Focus: Saint Lucia beat Guadeloupe 1-0 in the Concacaf Nations League in Barbados, with Kegan Caull scoring early to give the Piton Boyz a clean win and keep them rolling in Group B. Regional Standings Update: In the same Nations League slate, Barbados stayed unbeaten with a 2-1 comeback over Bermuda (Thierry Gale on target twice), while Bonaire notched their first win, 4-1 against Grenada. Creole-French Tensions: A language feud on Guadeloupe has flared after the island’s prefect was filmed telling a black fisherman not to speak Creole, sparking outrage over colonial-era attitudes and racism/classism. Connectivity for the French Caribbean: EllaLink officially launched the Caribbean Gateway initiative, planning a new submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western branch for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, aiming for service by end-2029. Local Business & AI: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO announced an international rollout of its AI virtual assistant for tradespeople, handling calls, scheduling, quotes and invoicing.

Football, Nations League: Saint Lucia beat Guadeloupe 1-0 in Barbados, while Barbados stayed unbeaten with a 2-1 comeback win over Bermuda as Thierry Gale scored twice; the results keep Guadeloupe in the mix but underline how tight Group B is. Guadeloupe in the spotlight: Another Nations League clash saw Guadeloupe and Barbados draw 2-2, with late drama swinging momentum—another reminder that Guadeloupe’s campaign is being watched closely across the region. Local business, AI: Pointe-à-Pitre-based Agence MAO launched its AI virtual assistant suite internationally for French-speaking tradespeople, offering phone reception, scheduling, quotes and invoicing. Connectivity, Caribbean telecoms: EllaLink officially launched its Caribbean Gateway initiative, planning a submarine cable linking Cayenne to Martinique and Guadeloupe, with a western leg for Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, targeting service by end-2029. Culture, language tensions: A language feud in Guadeloupe over Creole vs French has sparked outrage after a prefect accused a black fisherman of disrespect for speaking Creole.