AGP Executive Report

Caribbean Cancer Care: Martinique’s health minister Dr. Frank Anthony says an oncology centre on the island is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) for certain cancers, following talks with local doctors and a ceremony with cancer survivors. Regional Health Access: The same push highlights broader cancer screening and early-detection efforts, including expanded mammography services and HPV-related cervical cancer prevention plans. Airlift Connections: New interline deals aim to make island-hopping easier: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an agreement for single-ticket travel linking Eastern Caribbean routes with Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana, while another partnership involving Winair and Contour targets smoother connections via St. Maarten. Tourism & Travel Pressure: A wider travel industry shock continues as multiple airlines collapse amid fuel shortages, raising fears of higher fares and disrupted trips. Local Spotlight: In Warwick, a derelict multi-storey car park (Linen Street) is set for a £235,000 feasibility study to reopen leaseholder spaces and explore strengthening or partial demolition. Caribbean Heritage & Politics: France’s National Assembly voted to repeal the Code Noir, but critics say it’s symbolic without real reparations—an issue that resonates across the French Caribbean.

Cancer Care & Cross-Caribbean Health: Martinique is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, with Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony saying an oncology centre in Martinique can send radiopharmaceutical isotopes to doctors for patient treatment. Early Detection Push: The same health push highlights expanded mammography plans, stronger HPV screening and vaccination progress, and calls for more men to use PSA testing for early prostate cancer detection. Energy & Regional Costs: France’s energy regulator picked five Corsica storage projects (about 48 MW total), noting battery costs are lower than in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion—an indirect reminder of how island energy bills can hinge on tech prices. Local Infrastructure Watch: Warwick District Council is seeking cabinet approval for a £235,000 feasibility study to revive the derelict Linen Street multi-storey car park, weighing partial demolition, refurbishment and structural strengthening. Caribbean Connectivity by Air: New interline deals aim to make island-hopping easier, including LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes linking networks with single-ticket travel and checked baggage. Health Justice in France: France’s parliament voted to repeal the Code Noir slavery decree, while coverage stresses that symbolic moves don’t replace real reparations—especially for Caribbean communities still facing long-term harm.

Cancer Care Cooperation: Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony says Martinique is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, with isotopes to be sent to local doctors for treatment. Public Health Expansion: Guyana’s Health Ministry also announced wider cancer screening plans, including breast screening beyond Georgetown and efforts to boost HPV vaccination and early detection. Chlordecone Accountability: France’s parliament has voted to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” for health, environmental and economic harm from chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with decontamination and victim support goals. Regional Air Connectivity: New interline agreements linking LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes aim to make multi-island Caribbean travel easier with single-ticket journeys and checked baggage. Tourism & Community Links: Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5, with cultural events and business forums across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Local Business/Jobs: Hilton appointed Austin Pruett as general manager of the Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton.

Cancer Care & Screening: Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says cancer services are expanding, including mammography access beyond Georgetown, plus telepathology and local testing, while pushing HPV vaccination and early screening vouchers. Martinique–Guyana Medical Cooperation: Martinique is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, with survivors citing improved access to treatment and tests. Chlordecone Accountability: France’s parliament has adopted a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for chlordecone harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with decontamination goals and compensation discussions. Airlift Connectivity: New interline deals aim to make island-to-island travel smoother, including links involving LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes that connect multiple Caribbean islands to Europe via single-ticket journeys. Diaspora & Tourism Push (Grenada): Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 with cultural and business events, alongside added flights to meet demand. Regional Legal Training: The OHADAC CARO Centre will launch an arbitration and ADR training programme for Eastern Caribbean stakeholders to strengthen economic justice.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, but lawmakers also moved on a more direct Caribbean legacy: a bill now has the state acknowledging its “share of responsibility” for the chlordecone pesticide scandal in Guadeloupe and Martinique, where health agencies say nearly 90% of adults carry traces and the toxin has been linked to cancers and long-term harm. Health Cooperation: In a separate regional health push, Guyana’s health minister said Martinique is willing to supply radioactive nuclear drugs (radiopharmaceutical isotopes) for certain cancer treatments. Regional Airlift: New interline deals are aimed at easing Caribbean travel: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed to sell single-ticket journeys across islands including Martinique and Guadeloupe, while Winair and Contour Airlines expanded connections via St. Maarten. Energy & Jobs: France’s energy regulator picked five Corsica electricity storage projects totaling about 48 MW, with battery costs notably lower than earlier rounds in Martinique and Guadeloupe. Diaspora & Tourism: Grenada’s Diaspora Homecoming 2026 runs June 21–July 5 with cultural events and business forums across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, supported by added flights from major markets.

Cancer Care Cooperation: Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says Martinique is ready to supply radioactive nuclear drugs (radiopharmaceutical isotopes) to doctors in Guyana for treatment of certain cancers, following discussions earlier this year and shared stories from local cancer survivors. Regional Airlift & Connectivity: New interline deals are set to make island-hopping easier, including LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signing an agreement for single-ticket, through-checked travel across the Eastern Caribbean and onward to Paris-Orly, plus a separate Winair–Contour partnership strengthening St. Maarten’s role as a regional hub. Chlordecone Accountability in France: France’s National Assembly backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for long-term harm from chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with MPs citing widespread contamination and links to serious illnesses, while reparations still require further legal steps. Environment & Public Health: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management, focusing on monitoring, collection and turning seaweed into value-added uses. Local Governance Watch: Warwick District Council is considering a costly feasibility study to revive the derelict Linen Street multi-storey car park, aiming to reopen leaseholder spaces if options prove viable.

Aviation Shock in the Region: Eleven airlines collapsed into administration in 2026, with holidaymakers facing cancelled trips as fuel costs surge after the Iran conflict and jet-fuel spending is projected to jump sharply. Caribbean–Europe Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal for single-ticket travel across the Eastern Caribbean, Guyana and beyond, linking English- and French-speaking islands and easing baggage transfers. Health & Trade Links: Martinique’s health ministry says an oncology centre can supply Guyana with radioactive drugs to treat certain cancers, with cancer survivors sharing how the programme supports care. Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly backed a bill recognising the state’s “share of responsibility” for chlordecone harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, aiming at decontamination and compensation frameworks. Regional Environment Work: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and ways to turn seaweed into value-added products. Local Finance Watch: Martinique-linked First Rock Real Estate plans an additional public offering to fund property buys and working capital. Sports (Martinique Connection): A Martinique-born defender, Denver Alphonse Jr., impressed at a Martinique Grand Prix, while Saint Lucia’s rugby teams played Martinique in youth and senior friendlies.

Cancer Care & Trade Links: Martinique’s health ministry says an oncology centre can supply Guyana with radioactive drugs to treat certain cancers, with cancer survivors and partners backing the move. Public Health Accountability: France’s National Assembly voted to recognise the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, citing widespread contamination and long-term health harm, while also setting goals for decontamination and support. Historic Legal Reform: France also moved to repeal the Code Noir (Black Code), the 1685 slavery law that treated enslaved people as property—an important symbolic step as debate over reparations continues. Regional Air Connectivity: New interline deals between LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes aim to let travellers book one ticket, check baggage through, and connect across English, French and Dutch-speaking islands—plus a separate Winair/Contour partnership strengthening hub links. Security in the Caribbean: A French Navy operation seized 737kg of cocaine from an unflagged speedboat, with suspects detained and the drugs handed to Colombian authorities. Sargassum Management: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum handling and value-added uses, supported by the EU and regional partners. Local Environment: CYEN Grenada urged residents to protect sea turtles during nesting season, warning that noise and lighting can cause turtles to abandon nests.

Regional Airlift Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline deal letting passengers book one ticket across English, French and Dutch Caribbean routes—baggage checked through and fewer hassles on transfers—linking islands including Martinique and Guadeloupe with Antigua’s hub and onward to Paris-Orly. Martinique & Guadeloupe Health Justice: France’s National Assembly backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal, tied to long-term health and environmental harm; the law sets decontamination goals and compensation pathways while an inspection mission prepares remediation steps. Anti-Drug Operations: A French Navy interception in the Caribbean, with Dutch and Dominican air support, led to the seizure of 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat; two suspects were detained and the case handed to Colombian authorities. Sargassum Management Visit: An OECS delegation toured Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum collection and value-added uses, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation on the recurring seaweed impacts. Tourism & Climate Work (Grenada): Grenada advanced its tourism agenda and validated a Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation for Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Sports (Local ties): Saint Lucia’s rugby teams faced Martinique in friendlies, with a return trip planned for June 20.

Opposition Politics (Grenada): New National Party leader Emmalin Pierre says a future NNP government would “deliver” on promises, including tax cuts on water and electricity, while the party’s St George North-west race reshuffles leadership with Adrian Joseph emerging as caretaker candidate winner. Aviation & Connectivity (Martinique/Caribbean): LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline deal for single-ticket travel across English- and French-speaking islands, including Martinique and Guadeloupe, with baggage checked through and smoother transfers to Paris-Orly. Health & Justice (French West Indies): France’s National Assembly backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, citing widespread contamination and long-term harm, with decontamination and compensation goals. Security (Martinique): A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine from an unflagged speedboat, with suspects detained and the drugs handed to Colombian authorities. Environment (OECS/Martinique): An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and value-added uses, as regional strategies continue. Local Sports (Martinique link): A Martinique-based cycling moment drew praise for Saint Lucia’s Denver Alphonse Jr at a Martinique Grand Prix.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, moral, environmental and economic harm from the chlordecone pesticide in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with decontamination and support measures now on the table. Regional Connectivity by Air: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement letting passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket, with baggage checked through, linking Martinique and Guadeloupe to the wider Caribbean and onward to Europe via Paris-Orly. Sargassum Management Mission: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum handling and explore turning the seaweed into value-added products, building on EU/OECS SARSEA work. Local Environment & Health: France also moved to repeal the slavery-era Code Noir, while the wider debate on justice and reparations continues across the French West Indies. Security in the Caribbean: A French Navy operation seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with suspects detained and the cargo handed to Colombian authorities. Sports (Martinique link): A Saint Lucia cycling talent, Denver Alphonse Jr, drew praise after a Martinique Grand Prix performance.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously adopted a bill acknowledging the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, moral, environmental and economic harm caused by the chlordecone pesticide in Guadeloupe and Martinique, where MPs cite contamination affecting nearly 90% of adults and links to cancers and other long-term damage—setting up decontamination, research priorities and compensation discussions. Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement letting passengers book combined trips on one ticket with checked baggage through to the final destination, linking Eastern Caribbean routes (including Martinique and Guadeloupe) with Paris-Orly via Antigua. Regional Environment & Sargassum: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management approaches under a EU-supported regional project, focusing on monitoring, collection and turning seaweed into value-added uses. Security in the Caribbean: A French Navy operation in the Antilles seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with suspects detained and the drugs handed over to Colombian authorities. Sports & Local Talent: Saint Lucia’s rugby teams faced heavy defeats against Martinique, while a young Saint Lucian cyclist, Denver Alphonse Jr, impressed at a Martinique Grand Prix.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” for the long-running chlordecone pesticide scandal harming Guadeloupe and Martinique, with MPs citing contamination affecting nearly 90% of adults and links to cancers and other health damage, while also pointing to upcoming inspection and cleanup work. Legal Access for Business: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and the OECS will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to make dispute resolution more predictable and accessible for investors and companies. Regional Environment & Sargassum: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study sargassum management strategies and explore value-added uses, building on EU/OECS-supported SARSEA efforts. Air Connectivity Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement letting passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket with checked baggage through, linking English- and French-speaking Caribbean routes and onward connections via Paris-Orly. Security at Sea: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with suspects detained and the drugs handed to Colombian authorities for prosecution. Sport (Martinique Connection): Saint Lucia’s rugby teams faced Martinique in friendlies, with the youth side losing 45-10 and the senior team suffering an 82-0 defeat, but the union says the matches delivered valuable development experience.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly unanimously voted to repeal the Code Noir and, separately, lawmakers recognised the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique—where MPs cite contamination of nearly 90% of adults and links to cancers and long-term harm, with an interministerial mission set to assess cleanup and remediation. Regional Justice & Business Access: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and the OECS will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to make dispute resolution more predictable for investors and businesses. Sargassum Management Mission: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study sargassum seaweed handling and explore value-added uses, supported by the EU and OECS. Air Connectivity Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement, letting travellers book combined itineraries on one ticket with checked baggage through to final destinations, linking English and French-speaking Caribbean routes. Security at Sea: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with suspects detained and the drugs handed to Colombian authorities. Local Health Support: The Calvin Ayre Foundation helped arrange urgent overseas medical transfers for two cardiac patients, including transfers to Martinique for specialist care.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly unanimously backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the long-running chlordecone pesticide harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with MPs citing contamination affecting over 90% of adults and links to cancers and other health damage, while also setting goals for decontamination and compensation frameworks. Regional Justice & Business: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and the OECS will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to make dispute resolution more accessible for investors and businesses. Sargassum Management: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study sargassum seaweed handling and explore value-added uses, supported by the EU. Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement for single-ticket travel and through-checked baggage, linking English and French Caribbean networks and onward connections to Europe. Security at Sea: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with suspects detained and the case handed to Colombian authorities. Sports (Martinique Link): A Saint Lucia rugby youth match against Martinique highlighted growing development, despite heavy defeats in other fixtures.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly unanimously backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” in the decades-long chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Martinique and Guadeloupe, citing contamination levels of nearly 90% and long-term health damage, with an interministerial mission set to assess remediation steps. Code Noir Repeal: In a separate historic move, lawmakers voted 254-0 to repeal the 1685 Code Noir slavery law that had kept enslaved people legally classified as property—symbolic progress, but reparations questions remain. Sargassum Cooperation: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study sargassum management and explore turning seaweed into value-added products, building on EU-supported regional strategies. Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement for single-ticket travel with through-checked baggage, linking Eastern Caribbean and French Caribbean routes (including Martinique and Guadeloupe) to Paris Orly. Security at Sea: A French Navy operation seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat in the Caribbean, with suspects detained and the cargo handed to Colombian authorities. Local Life & Health: A Grenada climate-adaptation guide validation workshop and a Grenada sea-turtle nesting-season awareness push highlighted practical community action across the region.