AGP Executive Report

Sports & Community: Guadeloupe’s boxing scene is getting a boost after Gwada Boxing Club hosted La Marmite Gala, where 18-year-old Seth Reneau (Mon Repos) won his debut by forcing a corner to throw in the towel in the third round. Regional Climate Watch: CariCOF warns El Niño is strengthening and Caribbean seas are warming, raising the risk of hotter, more humid conditions, slower easing drought in the Lesser Antilles, and heavier downpours later in the wet season. Diplomacy & Public Services: France and the OECS formalized a renewed partnership with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, pointing to joint work on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training, and innovation—especially given nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Travel & Culture: A new Expedia campaign spotlights “Travel Like Speed,” building on a prior livestream that toured five Caribbean countries, while separate coverage highlights how Black culture and music continue to reshape Paris and beyond. Earthquakes: A 4.2 quake was felt across several islands including Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Climate Watch: CariCOF says strengthening El Niño and warmer Caribbean seas could mean more intense humid heat, longer drought in parts of the region, and a higher risk of flooding from heavy wet-season downpours, with heatwaves especially likely in the far north and drought in the Lesser Antilles easing more slowly than usual. Diplomacy & Regional Ties: France and the OECS formalized a renewed partnership as Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presented her Letters of Credence, pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training, and innovation—underlining that nearly 800,000 French nationals live in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Earthquakes: A 4.2 quake rattled several islands including Guadeloupe’s Point-à-Pitre, with no immediate reports of damage; separate coverage also urged calm amid fears of a “connected” global quake surge, saying experts see no link. Air & Tourism: Air Canada opened a new premium Air Canada Café at Québec City airport and highlighted growing Caribbean routes, while Fly Dutch Caribbean Airlines announced service from Grand Case Airport starting July 1, with plans to expand capacity by September. Sports: A three-man Saint Lucia boxing team heads to Guadeloupe for a Boxing Gala, featuring 18-year-old Ethan Reneau plus Kyle Marcel and Danaii Cooman.

Diplomatic Boost: France and the OECS have renewed ties with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with leaders pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, and innovation—especially given nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Health Watch: A new Public Health France study finds chlordecone still in the blood of 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above the reference threshold, raising concerns for long-term exposure. Earthquake Update: A 4.2 quake was felt across parts of the Caribbean, including Point-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Connectivity & Travel: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, and Air Canada is expanding Caribbean routes while opening a new premium lounge in Québec City. Sports & Culture: A Guadeloupean forward’s name surfaced in transfer talk, while the MFA’s “Watson and the Shark” exhibition is drawing attention for its sharper look at America’s history and its links to the wider Atlantic world.

Diplomatic Push: France and the OECS renewed their partnership as Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presented her Letters of Credence to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, with leaders pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training, and innovation—especially given the close ties of nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Earthquake Watch: A 4.2 quake rattled parts of the Caribbean early Friday, felt in Guadeloupe’s Point-à-Pitre and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Health Alert: A new Public Health France study finds chlordecone still in the blood of 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above the reference threshold, keeping pressure on long-term exposure and risk management. Connectivity Update: Telecom regulators in Dominica and St Lucia asked Flow for a detailed report after a severe outage, with preliminary indications pointing to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua. Aviation & Tourism: Fly Dutch Caribbean Airlines will begin operating from Grand Case Airport on July 1, and Air Canada is expanding Caribbean service while opening a new premium lounge in Québec City.

Diplomatic Push: France and the OECS renewed ties as Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presented her credentials, spotlighting cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training and innovation—grounded in the close links among nearly 800,000 French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Health & Justice: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone still shows up in 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above the health threshold; meanwhile, a Paris appeals court upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case tied to the scandal. Connectivity Watch: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia want Flow to provide a detailed report after a severe outage left customers without service for nearly 19 hours, with Flow pointing to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua. Regional Transport: Fly Dutch Caribbean will start operating from Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to open routes to the Dutch Caribbean. Earthquake Alert: A 4.2 quake was felt in Guadeloupe and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage.

Telecom Disruption Fallout: Dominica and St Lucia regulators say Flow’s near-19-hour outage earlier this week was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’ve asked the operator for a detailed report while urging customers to set up backup communication plans. French-Caribbean Diplomacy: France and the OECS formalized a renewed partnership with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with leaders pointing to climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education, and regional connectivity. Chlordecone Health Update: A new Public Health France study finds chlordecone still in the blood of 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above the health threshold; meanwhile, a French appeals court has upheld dismissal of criminal charges tied to the scandal. Regional Mobility & Travel: Fly Dutch Caribbean will start operating from Grand Case Airport on July 1, and Aman at Sea opened bookings for Amangati’s first Caribbean voyages calling at Guadeloupe among other Antilles stops. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake was felt in Guadeloupe and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable traces of the pesticide in their blood, with about one in six above the health threshold. Court Accountability Closed: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over chlordecone, effectively ending efforts to hold polluters criminally responsible. Telecom Disruption Watch: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia want Flow to provide a detailed report after a major outage linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers to plan backup communications. France–OECS Ties: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented credentials as both sides push cooperation on climate resilience, public health, education, agriculture and connectivity. Regional Leadership: OECS leaders met for their 78th authority meeting, calling for an “OECS renaissance” as chairmanship shifted to Gaston Browne. Guadeloupe in Sports: Millwall signed Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte from Rodez, betting on his goal-scoring potential as he steps up to the Championship. Earthquake Felt Locally: A 4.2 quake was felt in Point-à-Pitre and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone remains widespread in the French West Indies, with 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still showing traces in their blood, and about one in six above the health threshold. Court Closure: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone, effectively ending efforts for criminal accountability. Telecom Disruption Watch: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’ve asked for a detailed report while urging backup communication plans. Regional Diplomacy: France and the OECS formalized a renewed diplomatic bond with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and innovation. Earthquake Jolt: A 4.2 quake was felt in Point-à-Pitre and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage. Aviation & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, and Air Canada is expanding Caribbean travel plus adding a new premium lounge in Québec City. Sports Spotlight: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, while the OECS meeting in Antigua called for an “OECS renaissance” under new chair Gaston Browne.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable chlordecone in their blood, with about one in six above the health threshold—while France’s appeals court has also upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case, effectively closing the door on further prosecutions. Regional Diplomacy: France has renewed its ties with the OECS by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with leaders pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, education mobility, and maritime security. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia are asking Flow for a detailed report after a near-19-hour outage, with preliminary findings pointing to a fibre fault on a route linking Guadeloupe and Antigua; they’re urging backup communication plans. Aviation & Tourism Links: Fly Dutch Caribbean will start operating from Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to open routes toward Saba, Statia and possibly Curaçao, while Air Canada continues expanding Caribbean service and adds a new premium lounge in Québec City. Earthquake Jolt: A 4.2 quake was felt in Point-à-Pitre and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage. Sports Spotlight: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, and the OECS heads of government meet again with trade, connectivity and economic resilience on the agenda.

Diplomacy & Regional Cooperation: France has formally renewed its ties with the OECS by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, highlighting shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, and innovation—grounded in the close links of nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Health & Justice: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with 81.3% and 85.5% of adults showing traces in blood, and around one in six above health thresholds; meanwhile, France’s appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case, closing the door on further criminal accountability. Telecoms: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia are urging backup communication plans after a Flow outage that lasted nearly 19 hours, with preliminary causes pointing to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua. Travel & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to open routes toward the Dutch Caribbean; Air Canada also continues expanding Caribbean service and has opened a new premium lounge in Québec City. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake was felt across parts of the Eastern Caribbean including Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage.

Diplomacy & Regional Cooperation: France has renewed its ties with the OECS by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with leaders pointing to shared work on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and innovation. Telecom Reliability: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia say they’ve requested a detailed report from Flow after a major outage linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, urging customers to plan backups. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake was felt across Guadeloupe and nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new study reports high ongoing contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, while France’s appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to the pesticide scandal. Tourism & Air Access: Air Canada is adding a new premium lounge in Québec City and boosting Caribbean connectivity, with enhanced service also mentioned for Guadeloupe. Local Sport: Millwall has signed Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte from Rodez, betting on his goal-scoring potential as he adjusts to a new league.

OECS–France Diplomacy: France has formally renewed its ties with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with talks focused on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training, and innovation—highlighting that nearly 800,000 French nationals live in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say a major Flow outage (nearly 19 hours) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers and businesses to keep backup communication plans while Flow reviews network resilience. Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new study reports chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with most adults still showing traces in their blood, as France’s courts continue to close criminal avenues for victims. Local Aviation Update: Fly Dutch Caribbean will begin operating from Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to open up Dutch Caribbean links (including Saba and Statia) and potentially expand routes tied to Guadeloupe and Martinique. Sports—Guadeloupe Talent Abroad: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, a boost for local representation in European football.

France-OECS Partnership: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her credentials to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, pledging deeper cooperation on climate resilience, public health, education, agriculture and regional connectivity. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake rattled parts of the Eastern Caribbean, including Guadeloupe (felt in Point-à-Pitre), with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Chlordecone Update: A new study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with most adults still showing traces in their blood, while France’s courts have further closed the door on criminal accountability for victims. Connectivity & Travel: Regulators say a major Flow outage in Dominica and Saint Lucia was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1. Local Sports: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, and the OECS marks its 45th anniversary with a push for an “OECS renaissance.”

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France survey says 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still carry traces of the banned pesticide in their blood, with about one in six above the health threshold. Justice Blocked in Court: France’s appeals court has confirmed the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over chlordecone, closing the door on criminal accountability after more than 20 years. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say a Flow outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers and businesses to plan backup communications. Regional Integration Push: OECS leaders marked 45 years of cooperation and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with a new chairmanship passing to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne. Local Sports: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, stepping up to the English Championship after a strong Ligue 2 season.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable chlordecone in their blood, with about one in six above the health reference threshold. Court Ruling on Toxic Justice: France’s appeals court has also upheld the dismissal of a landmark chlordecone criminal case, closing the door on criminal accountability after years of proceedings. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say a major Flow outage (linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua) left customers offline for nearly 19 hours, and they’re urging backup communication plans. Regional Leadership: OECS marked its 45th anniversary and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with chairmanship shifting to Antigua and Barbuda’s PM Gaston Browne. Travel & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, while Air Canada continues expanding Caribbean routes and adds a premium Air Canada Café at Québec City airport. Sports & Local Talent: Millwall signed Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte from Rodez.

Aviation & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will start operating from Guadeloupe’s EDEIS Grand Case Airport on July 1, initially with a six-seat Cessna 206, with plans to expand by September and explore links toward Saba, Statia and Curaçao, after Air Antilles’ slow-down. Cruises & Tourism: Aman at Sea has opened bookings for Amangati’s inaugural Caribbean season—five- to eight-night autumn voyages from Nov. 21, 2027 to Jan. 2, 2028—calling at Guadeloupe’s Îles des Saintes among other Antilles stops. Sports (Guadeloupe): Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, moving from Rodez to the Championship on a long-term deal. Health & Justice (Chlordecone): A new study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with most adults still showing traces, while France’s appeals court has confirmed the dismissal of a major criminal case tied to the toxic pesticide. Regional Cooperation: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration, urging an “OECS renaissance” focused on trade, connectivity and economic resilience. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and are urging backup communication plans.