AGP Executive Report

Cancer Care Cooperation: Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony says Martinique is ready to supply radioactive nuclear drugs for certain cancers, with isotopes to be sent to local doctors for treatment. Regional Airlift Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline deal for single-ticket travel across their combined networks, including Martinique and Guadeloupe, aiming to cut hassle like re-checking baggage and duplicate fees. Caribbean Connectivity via Europe: Air Caraïbes and LIAT’s collaboration also links Eastern Caribbean islands and Guyana to Air Caraïbes’ Paris-Orly service, making multi-island itineraries easier. Public Health Accountability: France’s National Assembly backed a bill recognising the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with plans for decontamination and compensation frameworks. Environment & Sargassum: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and explore value-added uses, supported by the EU and OECS. Local Infrastructure Watch: Warwick District Council is considering a costly feasibility study to revive the derelict Linen Street multi-storey car park, with potential to reopen leaseholder spaces.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, environmental and economic harm caused by chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, where health authorities say over 90% of adults carry traces of the pesticide; the law also sets goals for decontamination, research and support for affected farmers and fishermen. Cancer Care Link-Up: Martinique’s health minister says an oncology centre that manufactures radiopharmaceuticals is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs to treat certain cancers, following discussions with local doctors and cancer survivors. Regional Airlift Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline agreement to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket with checked baggage through, improving connections between the English, French and Dutch-speaking Caribbean and Europe. Sargassum Management Mission: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum seaweed management and explore value-added uses, building on EU- and OECS-supported regional work. Local Finance Watch: Grenada’s opposition NNP says it would cut taxes on water and electricity if elected, as party conventions reshuffle leadership and set campaign priorities.

Cancer Care & Trade Links: Martinique’s health minister says an oncology centre is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs to treat certain cancers, boosting regional medical cooperation. Regional Airlift: New interline deals involving Winair, Contour, LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes aim to make island-hopping cheaper and easier, including single-ticket travel and through-checked baggage to connect Martinique and other French Caribbean territories with wider networks. Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has backed a bill recognising the state’s “share of responsibility” for long-term harm from chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with plans for decontamination and support for affected communities. Legal & Historical Reckoning: France also moved to repeal the Code Noir, the slavery-era law that treated enslaved people as property, a symbolic step that still leaves reparations debates alive. Environment in Focus: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management, while local strategies continue to push for better regional cooperation. Local Spotlight: A Martinique-born defender is drawing attention in U.S. soccer, and Martinique’s presence is also noted in regional sports and culture coverage.

Regional Airlift: New interline deals involving Winair, Contour Airlines, LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes aim to make Caribbean hopping easier by using single itineraries, smoother connections and through-checked baggage—linking routes that include Martinique and other French Caribbean destinations. Pesticide Accountability: France’s National Assembly has backed a bill recognising the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone (Kepone) scandal, with MPs citing long-term health and environmental harm in Martinique and Guadeloupe. Legal Justice in the Region: The OHADAC–CARO arbitration and ADR training programme is set to launch across the Eastern Caribbean, including Martinique, to improve access to economic justice for businesses and investors. Drug Interception: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine after boarding a suspect speedboat, with two people detained and the case handed to Colombian authorities. Local Health Support: Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped arrange urgent overseas medical transfers for two patients needing specialist cardiac care, including treatment in Martinique. Sports & Community: Trinidad and Tobago swimmer Anpherne “AJ” Bernard committed to Howard University after a strong Carifta showing in Martinique.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the long-term health, environmental and economic harm caused by chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, where MPs cite contamination affecting almost 90% of adults and links to cancers and other health impacts—setting up decontamination goals and compensation work. Regional Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have launched an interline deal letting travellers book combined routes on a single ticket, with checked baggage through and fewer transfer hassles, linking islands including Martinique and Guadeloupe to Antigua hubs and onward to Paris-Orly. Drug Interdiction: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean, supported by Dutch and Dominican aircraft, seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat; two suspects were detained and the drugs handed to Colombian authorities. Sargassum Management: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum handling and explore value-added uses, building on EU- and OECS-supported regional strategies. Sports & Local Ties: Martinique-born defender Patrick Burner helped Colorado Springs secure a key defensive win in the USL, while Trinidad and Tobago swimmer Anpherne “AJ” Bernard committed to Howard University after a strong Carifta showing in Martinique.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously voted to repeal the state’s “partial responsibility” for the chlordecone pesticide scandal, acknowledging harm to Guadeloupe and Martinique and setting goals for decontamination and compensation planning. Regional Aviation Links: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have launched an interline deal letting travellers book combined routes on one ticket, with baggage checked through, connecting Martinique and other French Caribbean territories to the wider network and onward to Paris-Orly. Caribbean Connectivity: The same LIAT–Air Caraïbes collaboration is already in action, aiming to make multi-island travel smoother and deepen Caribbean–Europe access. Sargassum Management Mission: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum seaweed handling and explore value-added uses, supported by the EU and OECS. 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 Humanitarian Support: The Calvin Ayre Foundation helped arrange urgent overseas medical transfers for two patients, including specialist cardiac care via Martinique.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the long-running chlordecone health and environmental damage in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with MPs citing contamination affecting most adults and links to serious illnesses, while also setting goals for decontamination and compensation planning. Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have launched an interline deal letting travellers book combined routes on a single ticket, with baggage checked through—connecting Eastern Caribbean islands and Martinique/Guadeloupe services to onward links including Paris-Orly. Sargassum Management Mission: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study how the islands manage sargassum seaweed and develop value-added uses, supported by the EU and regional partners. Drug Interception at Sea: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean, with international air support, seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat and handed suspects and cargo to Colombian authorities. Local Aid for Medical Transfers: The Calvin Ayre Foundation helped arrange urgent overseas cardiac treatment for two patients, transferring them to Martinique with support from MBS and CalvinAir. Sports & Talent: A Martinique-born defender is drawing praise in U.S. soccer, while Saint Lucia’s rugby teams face Martinique in friendlies as young players gain experience.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously adopted a bill formally acknowledging the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, moral, environmental and economic harm caused by chlordecone in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with MPs citing contamination affecting nearly 90% of adults and links to cancers and other long-term effects. Anti-Drug Patrols: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean—supported by Dutch and Dominican aircraft—intercepted an unflagged speedboat, seized 737kg of cocaine, and handed suspects and cargo to Colombian authorities. Regional Aviation Links: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement letting passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket, with baggage checked through across networks that include Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana. Sargassum Management Mission: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum seaweed management and explore value-added uses, building on EU/OECS-supported regional strategies. Legal Training for Businesses: The OHADAC–CARO Centre, with the OECS, is set to launch training on arbitration and ADR to strengthen access to economic justice across the Eastern Caribbean. Health Transfers: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped arrange urgent overseas cardiac care for two patients from the region, including transfers to Martinique for specialists.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously backed a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, environmental and economic harm caused by chlordecone in Martinique and Guadeloupe, with MPs citing contamination affecting nearly 90% of adults and links to serious illnesses. Legal Justice in the Region: The OHADAC–CARO Regional Arbitration Centre and the OECS are set to launch training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to make dispute resolution more accessible for businesses and investors. Sargassum Management Mission: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum seaweed management and explore value-added uses, building on EU-supported regional strategies. Air Connectivity Boost: LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes have launched an interline agreement to let travellers book combined itineraries on one ticket with baggage checked through, linking Martinique and the wider French Caribbean to the region and Paris-Orly. Drug Interception: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with suspects detained and the cargo handed over to Colombian authorities. Sports—Martinique vs Saint Lucia: Saint Lucia’s youth and senior rugby teams suffered heavy defeats to Martinique in friendlies, but the union says the matches offered key development experience.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously voted to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with lawmakers citing contamination levels affecting most adults and links to serious illnesses; the bill sets goals for decontamination, research priorities, and support for affected fishermen and farmers, while reparations still require a clearer legal framework. Code Noir Repeal: In a separate historic move, France formally repealed the 1685 Code Noir, ending a slavery-era law that treated enslaved people as “movable property,” a symbolic step that has renewed calls for deeper justice beyond legislation. Regional Aviation Links: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement to let travellers book combined itineraries on one ticket with through-checked baggage, improving connections between English- and French-speaking Caribbean islands including Martinique and Guadeloupe. Sargassum Management Mission: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum seaweed management and explore value-added uses, supported by the EU and regional partners. Security at Sea: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with suspects detained and the drugs handed over to Colombian authorities.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously adopted a bill acknowledging the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal that has poisoned Martinique and Guadeloupe for decades, citing contamination affecting nearly 90% of adults and linking the chemical to serious cancers and other long-term health harms, with an interministerial inspection mission now planned to assess cleanup and remediation steps. Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement letting travellers book one ticket with through-checked baggage across both networks, including Air Caraïbes links to Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana and onward service to Paris Orly—an effort to make regional travel smoother as the market shifts. Regional Environment: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management under the SARSEA project, focusing on monitoring, collection and turning seaweed into value-added uses. Security at Sea: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean—supported by Dutch and Dominican aircraft—seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with suspects detained and the drugs handed to Colombian authorities. Local Aid & Health Access: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped arrange urgent overseas cardiac transfers for two Martinique patients after serious emergencies. Symbolic History: France also moved to repeal the Code Noir slavery law, a step that directly affects the legal legacy tied to Martinique and other French colonies.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously backed a bill recognizing the State’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone pesticide scandal affecting Martinique and Guadeloupe, citing contamination rates of nearly 90% of adults and long-term health damage, with an interministerial mission now set to assess remediation. Code Noir Repeal: In a separate historic move, lawmakers voted 254-0 to repeal the 1685 Code Noir, the slavery-era law that treated enslaved people as property—symbolic progress, but reparations remain unresolved. Water From Thin Air: A Nobel Prize-winning scientist’s moisture-from-atmosphere technology could produce up to 1,000 litres of clean drinking water daily, offering a potential lifeline for water-stressed communities. Regional Connectivity by Air: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement for single-ticket travel with through-checked baggage, linking Martinique and Guadeloupe into smoother routes toward Europe via Paris-Orly. Sargassum Management Visit: An OECS delegation is touring Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum seaweed handling and value-added uses, supported by the EU and regional partners. Anti-Drug Action: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine after intercepting a speedboat, with suspects detained and the drugs handed to Colombian authorities.

Aviation & Connectivity: Air France is keeping an unusual Miami–Pointe-à-Pitre link alive with Airbus A320 service, part of an island-hopping network that can route onward to Martinique and French Guiana before reaching Brazil. Regional Travel Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline deal for single-ticket journeys with through-checked baggage, linking Eastern Caribbean routes with Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana and Air Caraïbes’ Paris-Orly service. Security & Drugs: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with two suspects detained and the cargo handed to Colombian authorities. Local Environment: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management, focusing on collection and turning seaweed into value-added products. Justice & History: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the 1685 Code Noir, a slavery-era law that treated enslaved people as property, though the move remains symbolic and reparations are still unresolved. Health & Accountability: French lawmakers backed state responsibility for chlordecone (Kepone) pesticide harm in Martinique and Guadeloupe, citing widespread contamination and long-term health impacts. Sports: Saint Lucia rugby suffered heavy losses to Martinique and Jamaica, but the union says the matches delivered key development experience.

Code Noir Repeal: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously (254-0) to repeal the 1685 “Black Code,” a slavery-era law that treated enslaved people as property—an overdue legal step that many in Martinique and across the Caribbean see as symbolic, with reparations still unresolved. Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal starting June 1, letting travellers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage—linking Martinique and Guadeloupe to Antigua and onward to Europe via Paris-Orly. Drug Interdiction: A French Navy operation in the Caribbean seized 737kg of cocaine from a speedboat, with two suspects detained and the case handed to Colombian authorities. Regional Justice Training: OHADAC and the CARO arbitration centre will launch training programmes in arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean on June 10, including Martinique. Sports Spotlight: Saint Lucia’s 18-year-old cyclist Denver Alphonse Jr impressed at a Martinique Grand Prix, earning praise as a rising talent. Disaster Readiness: France’s Antilles forces continue “Operation Caribbean 26” disaster-response drills through June 4, with Martinique’s RSMA units involved.

Regional Justice & Trade: The OHADAC–CARO arbitration training programmes will be officially launched on Wednesday 10 June in the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to strengthen arbitration, mediation and ADR capacity across islands including Martinique, to improve access to economic justice. Anti-Drug Operations: A French Navy interception in the Caribbean, supported by Dutch and Dominican aircraft, led to the seizure of 737kg of cocaine from a suspect speedboat; two people were detained and the case handed to Colombian authorities. Air Connectivity Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement for single-ticket travel with through-checked baggage, starting 1 June, linking Martinique/Guadeloupe/French Guiana with the Eastern Caribbean and onward to Paris-Orly. Martinique in the Spotlight: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the slavery-era Code Noir, a 1685 law that treated enslaved people as property—an emotional step for lawmakers including Martinique’s Steevy Gustave, though reparations were not included. Disaster Readiness: The Armed Forces in the Antilles continue Operation Caribbean 26, training for a simulated major cyclone response with Martinique’s RSMA units among the deployed assets.

Code Noir Repeal: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously (254-0) to repeal the 1685 slavery-era “Code Noir,” which treated enslaved people as “movable property.” The debate turned emotional, including Martinique lawmaker Steevy Gustave’s tears, as lawmakers said the text should never have survived abolition in 1848. The move is largely symbolic, with the Senate still to vote, and no reparations plan included—though lawmakers say France must still address the lasting racism and inequality tied to its colonial past. Regional Aviation: Connectivity concerns are growing as Caribbean Airlines withdraws from St. Kitts and Nevis without consultation, while LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal starting June 1, letting passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage—key for travel between Martinique, Guadeloupe and Europe. Haiti–France Cooperation: A French delegation met Haiti’s planning ministry to review about 15 projects across security, agriculture, health, governance and culture, stressing earlier partner involvement for better monitoring. Martinique in the Spotlight: A new cultural piece highlights how Martinique residents feel “injustice” over limited access to major mainland events. Health Watch: French authorities reported 92 imported mosquito-borne cases in May, including dengue, chikungunya and Zika, all linked to travel abroad.