AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoReggae Therapy Festival: Martinique’s Reggae Therapy Festival returns for its 4th edition on July 11–12 at Stade Louis Achille in Fort-de-France, with Tarrus Riley, Julian Marley, Barrington Levy and Alborosie headlining alongside local artists. Chlordecone Compensation: A new law officially recognizes the State’s responsibility for chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to talks on extending compensation to more victims; the government has one year to report to Parliament. Sargassum Management: A study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe highlighted practical ways to manage sargassum impacts—environmental, health and economic—with Virgin Islands officials saying the lessons could help their own preparedness and tourism resilience. Drug Trafficking Push: G7 leaders agreed to intensify action against drug trafficking, including a new ports network to improve coordination and strengthen anti-money laundering and asset recovery. Local Culture & Pride: Guadeloupe’s inaugural Kréyòl Pride is set for July 25, aiming to bring LGBTQIA+ people, locals and allies together under a unity-focused platform. Tourism Events: Grenada announced a National Beautification Competition ahead of its Flower and Garden Festival (Nov 8–15, 2026), with registration open until June 30.
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