AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMartinique–Caribbean Health: Health minister Dr Frank Anthony says an oncology centre in Martinique can supply Guyana with radioactive drugs to treat certain cancers, with cancer survivors sharing how support and testing helped them through care. Regional Airlift: New airline interline partnerships involving Winair, Contour Airlines, LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes aim to make hopping between Caribbean islands easier, cutting the hassle of separate tickets and layovers. Aviation & Trade Links: France is pushing Guyana to fast-track a deepwater port, arguing it would boost connectivity and expand European trade—while pointing to growing Caribbean ties, including Martinique’s upcoming associate-member status. Culture & Heritage: The first annual Lafcadio Fest will take place June 20 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, celebrating Lafcadio Hearn’s links to Martinique and his Creole cooking and folklore legacy. Sport (Martinique in the spotlight): Cyclist Denver Alphonse Jr, from Martinique, impressed at the Grand Prix Vingt-Deux Mai in Martinique, earning praise as a rising talent. Justice & Memory in France: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, while lawmakers also acknowledged the state’s partial responsibility for chlordecone harm in Martinique and Guadeloupe—keeping the islands’ fight for recognition and accountability in the headlines.
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