AGP Executive Report

Chlordecone Compensation: France has brought into force a law formally recognizing the State’s responsibility for the long-running chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, paving the way for talks on compensation for victims and setting priorities like faster cleanup, support for farming and fishing, and improved care. Marine Protection Push: On World Oceans Day, France announced three new marine protection zones, including coral reef protections in Guadeloupe, raising strict protection coverage to 14.68% and aiming for 14.8% by year-end. New Air Link to Guadeloupe: Air Canada will launch a weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre route starting Dec. 17, 2026, running through April 8, 2027, adding another gateway for eastern Canadian travelers. Local Sports Spotlight: The Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Philipsburg drew 100+ participants, with Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé taking third in the men’s Olympic race. Tourism & Culture: Saint Martin and La Poste launched “Destination Saint Martin” collector stamps, with a print run that includes Guadeloupe.

Health & Compensation: A new law has officially recognized the French State’s responsibility for chlordecone-linked harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, paving the way for talks on extending compensation to victims and setting priorities like faster cleanup, stronger research, and better care. Marine Protection: On World Oceans Day, France announced three new marine protection zones, including coral reef protections in Guadeloupe, pushing strictly protected waters to 14.68% and aiming for 14.8% by year-end. Air Connectivity: Air Canada is launching a new weekly nonstop route between Quebec City and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) starting Dec. 17, 2026, boosting winter travel options. Sports & Community: In Saint Martin, the Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon drew 100+ participants, with Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé taking third in the men’s Olympic race. Tourism & Culture: A Summer Classical Concert in St. Maarten featured Caribbean-based artists, including three from Guadeloupe, bringing opera-style performances to the Belair Community Center.

Marine Protection: France marked World Oceans Day by announcing three new strictly protected marine zones, pushing the share of protected French waters to 14.68%. In Guadeloupe, the new area targets coral reefs that shelter sea turtles, while other zones cover habitats like the Kentish plover in Audierne Bay and deep seabed areas in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Airlift for Guadeloupe: Air Canada will launch a new weekly nonstop route from Quebec City to Pointe-à-Pitre, starting Dec. 17, 2026, running every Thursday through April 8, 2027. Local Sports: The Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Philipsburg crowned Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé (men’s Olympic distance third) and saw Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé and others compete across Olympic, Sprint and Try a Tri categories. Tourism & Culture: Saint Martin and La Poste unveiled the “Destination Saint Martin” collector stamp book, with sales in Saint Martin, Guadeloupe and France. Regional Football: Concacaf confirmed Guadeloupe will be in the 2026/27 Nations League League B, alongside French Guiana and others, with promotion at stake.

Air Connectivity for Guadeloupe: Air Canada will launch a new weekly nonstop route from Quebec City to Pointe-à-Pitre, starting Dec. 17, 2026, running Thursdays through April 8, 2027—another boost for eastern Canada’s access to the French Caribbean. Tourism & Culture in the Region: Saint Martin’s Tourism Office and La Poste unveiled a “Destination Saint Martin” collector stamp book (8 stamps), with 5,000 copies printed for Saint Martin and 5,000 for Guadeloupe. Local Sports Spotlight: The Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Philipsburg drew 100+ participants; Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé took third in the men’s Olympic race, while Melina Bruneau won the women’s Olympic title. Environment & Marine Protection: France announced three new marine protected zones, including one in Guadeloupe to protect coral reefs and sea turtles, pushing protected waters to 14.68% and aiming for 14.8% by year-end. EU Climate Policy: EU ministers agreed to tighten rules on when countries can suspend the carbon fee on imports, affecting certainty for low-carbon investment.

EU Carbon Rules: EU economy ministers agreed to tighten when countries can suspend the carbon fee on imported goods, with suspensions only possible if prices jump sharply—aimed at boosting certainty for low-carbon investment. Air Access for Guadeloupe: Air Canada will launch a new weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre route starting Dec. 17, 2026, running through April 8, 2027, adding another winter gateway to the French Caribbean. Sports—Concacaf: Concacaf confirmed the 2026/27 Nations League format: Guadeloupe will play in League B, with promotion tied to group winners and a centralised championship in March 2027. Marine Protection: France announced new strict marine protection zones, including one in Guadeloupe to safeguard coral reefs and sea turtles, pushing protected waters to 14.68% with a 14.8% year-end target. Local Sport: The Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in St. Maarten crowned winners across distances, with Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé taking bronze in the Olympic race.

Aviation & Tourism: Air Canada launches a new weekly nonstop route between Quebec City and Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), starting Dec. 17, 2026, running through April 8, 2027. Sports (Guadeloupe on the pitch): Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé earned a podium spot at the Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in St. Maarten, while the island’s athletes also featured strongly in the women’s and men’s races. Regional Football: Concacaf confirmed the 2026/27 Nations League format, with Guadeloupe placed in League B alongside other relegated sides, setting up a promotion push in September-November. Energy & Environment: France announced three new marine protection zones, including one in Guadeloupe to protect coral reefs and sea turtles, lifting protected waters to 14.68%. Business & Culture: The IWSC 2026 named Gold Outstanding rum winners, with Guadeloupe among the Caribbean islands taking top honors. Labor Watch (St. Martin): A union calls the closure of the Saint Martin Beach Resort a “human catastrophe,” alleging a job-cut plan behind the shutdown.

Labor & Tourism: In Saint Martin, the union says the abrupt closure of the former Secrets Hotel—now Saint Martin Beach Resort—has become a “human catastrophe,” alleging the owners used a safety-commission claim to justify cutting over 90% of jobs, with the CSE pointing to court and prefecture confirmations that no closure order existed. Airlift for Guadeloupe: Air Canada will add a new weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre link, starting Dec. 17, 2026, running through April 8, 2027. Regional travel links: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket with checked baggage across the Caribbean and onward to Paris-Orly. Sports (Guadeloupe on the move): Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte is drawing transfer interest from Celtic, Auxerre and Millwall after a standout Ligue 2 season. Environment: France announced three new marine protection zones, including one in Guadeloupe to protect coral reefs and sea turtles, pushing protected waters to 14.68%. Culture & music: A Summer Classical Concert in St. Maarten featured Caribbean-based artists, including Guadeloupe performers, with opera-themed performances drawing standing ovations.

Airlift Boost for Guadeloupe: Air Canada will launch a new weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre route, running Thursdays from Dec. 17, 2026 to April 8, 2027, adding 17 winter round-trips and widening eastern Canada’s access to the French Caribbean. Regional Travel Made Easier: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal to let passengers book one itinerary with checked-through baggage across English- and French-speaking islands, while Winair’s interline partnership with Contour Airlines also aims to smooth multi-island connections. Sports Spotlight: Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé helped deliver podium drama at the Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in St. Maarten, where Gregory Pigeon and Melina Bruneau took top Olympic-distance honors. Guadeloupe in French Football Transfer Talk: Celtic are reportedly monitoring Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte (Rodez), with Millwall and Auxerre also linked as his stock rises ahead of the summer window. Ocean Protection: France announced three new marine protection zones, including one in Guadeloupe to safeguard coral reefs and sea turtles, pushing protected waters to 14.68%. Colonial Legacy Debate: France repealed the Code Noir slavery decree in a unanimous National Assembly vote, but critics say it remains largely symbolic without real reparations.

Sports & Community: The 2026 Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Philipsburg crowned Gregory Pertusot and Melina Bruneau, with Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé taking third in the men’s Olympic race. Travel & Connectivity: Air Canada will launch a new weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre route to Guadeloupe from Dec. 17, 2027 to Apr. 8, 2027, adding another Canadian gateway. Airlift in the Caribbean: New interline deals aim to make island-hopping easier, including LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes linking networks with single-ticket travel and checked baggage. Environment & Oceans: France announced three new strict marine protection zones, including one in Guadeloupe to safeguard coral reefs and sea turtles, pushing protected waters to 14.68%. Health & Justice: France’s National Assembly backed a bill acknowledging responsibility for chlordecone harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, setting decontamination and compensation goals. Local Talent Abroad: Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte (Rodez) is drawing interest from Celtic, Auxerre and Millwall ahead of the summer transfer window.

New Air Link to Guadeloupe: Air Canada will launch a new weekly nonstop route between Quebec City and Pointe-à-Pitre, starting Dec. 17, 2026, with Thursday service running through April 8, 2027—adding another Canadian gateway to the French Caribbean. Ocean Protection Push: France announced three new marine protection zones, bringing protected waters to 14.68% of French maritime areas, including a Guadeloupe site aimed at safeguarding coral reefs and sea turtles. Regional Travel Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket, with baggage checked through across networks linking islands including Guadeloupe and Martinique. Guadeloupe in the Spotlight (Football): Celtic are reportedly monitoring Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte, the Rodez forward, as transfer talk heats up ahead of the summer window. Sports & Culture: A Summer Classical Concert in St. Maarten featured Caribbean-based artists, including Guadeloupe musicians, bringing opera music to the community. Route du Rhum Sailing: Canadian solo sailor Scott Shawyer is training for the Vendée Globe 2028 and will first race the Route du Rhum from France to Guadeloupe in November.

Air Connectivity: Air Canada is adding a new nonstop winter route from Quebec City to Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), launching Dec. 17 and running weekly Thursdays through April 8, 2027—another boost for eastern Canada’s access to the French Caribbean. Ocean Protection: France announced three new strict marine protection zones, bringing protected waters to 14.68%—including a Guadeloupe area aimed at safeguarding coral reefs and sea turtles. Health & Justice: France’s National Assembly repealed the Code Noir slavery decree, but campaigners say it’s symbolic without real reparations; separate coverage also highlights France’s move to acknowledge responsibility for chlordecone harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique. Travel Links: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal to sell combined itineraries on one ticket, easing island-to-island and Europe connections via Guadeloupe and Martinique. Local Sports: Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte is drawing transfer interest, with Celtic reportedly among the clubs monitoring the Rodez forward.

Ocean Protection Push: France says it has reached 14.68% of maritime waters under strict protection, adding three new marine protection zones including one in Guadeloupe to safeguard coral reefs and sea turtles. Health & Justice: France’s parliament has unanimously adopted a bill recognizing the State’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with more than 90% of adults reported to carry traces and plans for decontamination and support for victims. Air Connectivity for the Islands: LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal to let travellers book combined trips on one ticket, with baggage checked through—aimed at easing fragmented Caribbean airlift. New Direct Route: LIAT Air will launch a twice-weekly direct service between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay starting July 14, timed to boost travel for Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest. Local Sports Spotlight: Celtic are reportedly tracking Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte after his Ligue 2 breakout with Rodez, as summer transfer talk heats up.

Summer Culture: The Summer Classical Concert at Belair Community Center in St. Maarten brought piano, cello and soprano performances, with three Guadeloupe-based artists (Lucile Mauchoffé, Dominic Boulianne, Marie Marsolle) helping deliver a standing ovation. Regional Travel Boost: LIAT Air is launching the first direct Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)–Montego Bay (Jamaica) service on July 14, with twice-weekly flights timed ahead of Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest. Airlift Connectivity: New interline deals aim to make island-hopping easier, including LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes linking networks with single-ticket, checked-through itineraries. Health & Justice in the 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, with plans for remediation and victim support. Sports Spotlight: Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte is drawing transfer interest from Celtic, Millwall and Auxerre after a standout Ligue 2 season.

Air Travel Shock: Eleven airlines have collapsed into administration in 2026, with holidaymakers facing cancelled trips; the latest hit is European Cargo in Bournemouth, expected to cut about 180 jobs, as fuel costs surge after the Iran conflict and Iata warns profits could be halved. Regional Connectivity Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal for single-ticket, through-checked travel across the Caribbean and onward to Paris-Orly, while LIAT Air also launches a direct Pointe-à-Pitre–Montego Bay route from July 14. Guadeloupe in the Spotlight: Celtic scouts are reportedly watching Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte at Rodez after his Ligue 2 breakout, with transfer talk heating up. Health & Accountability: France’s parliament voted to repeal the Code Noir and also adopted a bill recognising the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, including long-term health and environmental harm. Environment & Justice: OECS partners visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management, and a regional arbitration training programme is set to launch to strengthen access to economic justice across the Eastern Caribbean.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously voted to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, moral, environmental and economic harm linked to chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with MPs citing contamination affecting over 90% of adults and links to cancers; an interministerial mission is set to assess cleanup and remediation. Direct Air Link: LIAT Air is launching the first-ever direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montego Bay (Jamaica) from July 14, twice weekly, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Caribbean–Europe Connectivity: New LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes interline deals (single ticket, checked baggage through) aim to smooth multi-island travel and connect Eastern Caribbean routes with Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana plus Paris-Orly. Regional Mobility by Sea: KARULINK partners met in Guadeloupe to plan more regular passenger routes and better intermodal, sustainable transport across participating territories. Sports Spotlight: Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte (Rodez) is drawing transfer interest from Celtic, Millwall and Auxerre as summer talks heat up. Travel Disruption: A fishermen’s strike in Guadeloupe has blocked the port of Pointe-à-Pitre, disrupting ferry services to Dominica.

Aviation & Connectivity: LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline deal to let passengers book combined Caribbean routes on a single ticket, with baggage checked through—linking islands including Guadeloupe and Martinique to Antigua, Jamaica and more, and easing travel across English-, French- and Dutch-speaking territories. New Direct Route: LIAT Air will launch the first-ever direct flights between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montego Bay (Jamaica) from July 14, twice weekly, timed ahead of Jamaica’s Reggae Sumfest. Health & Justice: France’s National Assembly has voted unanimously to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone (Kepone) pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with plans for decontamination, support for victims, and further work on future compensation. Environment: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and develop value-added uses for the seaweed. Sports (Local Link): Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte is drawing transfer interest in Europe after a breakout Ligue 2 season, with Celtic and Millwall among the clubs linked.