AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChlordecone Compensation Moves Forward: France’s Official Journal has brought in a law formally recognizing the State’s responsibility for long-term chlordecone pollution in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to talks on extending compensation to victims whose illnesses are linked to pesticide exposure, with a one-year report to Parliament and funding via an added levy on tobacco products. Marine Protection Boost: On World Oceans Day, France announced three new strictly protected marine zones, raising the protected share of French waters to 14.68%, including coral reef protections in Guadeloupe where sea turtles benefit. Kréyòl Pride in Guadeloupe: The inaugural LGBTQIA+ Kréyòl Pride is set for late July in Basse-Terre, aiming to bring together queer people, locals, allies, and the diaspora under a unity-focused platform. Local Sports Spotlight: The 2026 Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Philipsburg saw Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé take third in the men’s Olympic-distance race. Travel Safety Note: A U.S. Embassy alert in the Bahamas warns of risks tied to jet ski rentals, including reported sexual assaults by operators.
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