AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFrance-OECS Partnership: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her Letters of Credence to Dr. Didacus Jules, pledging deeper cooperation on climate resilience, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—highlighting the close ties of nearly 800,000 French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Regional Leadership: At the OECS 45th anniversary and 78th Authority meeting, leaders pushed an “OECS renaissance,” with chairmanship shifting to Gaston Browne and a focus on bold, practical implementation for resilience and shared goals. Culture & Arts: AKAA 2026 returns to Paris (Oct 23–25) with a photography spotlight and a programme exploring works on paper, continuing its push for contemporary African art. Diaspora & Identity: Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicked off with a Welcome Reception at Belmont Estate, using culture and professional exchange to reconnect returning nationals with “purpose.” Community & Rights: In South Africa, MTN chair Mcebisi Jonas used an activist’s funeral to condemn xenophobia as a symptom of state failure, arguing inequality and unemployment won’t be solved by targeting foreigners. Martinique/Guadeloupe Justice: A Paris protest backed victims seeking justice over Agent Orange and chlordecone contamination, including in French overseas territories like Martinique and Guadeloupe.
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