AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoEducation Update: Martinique’s 2026 baccalaureate ends with a 91.4% pass rate after resits, with 58.8% of students earning honors (8% highest honors). The general track hits 95.9%, the technological 90.3%, and the vocational 84.3%. The national brevet drops to 81.6% after a new grading system shifts weight to final exams (60%) and continuous assessment (40%). Regional Cooperation: Martinique and Barbados sign a five-year cooperation agreement on CARICOM sidelines, targeting education, health, tourism, culture, sport, vocational training, fisheries, trade facilitation, and disaster risk management. CARICOM Milestone: Martinique is welcomed as an Associate Member of CARICOM during the 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia, with leaders calling for action now that the seat is secured. EU & OECS Ties: EU Ambassador Fiona Ramsey presents credentials to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, reaffirming support for regional integration and sustainable development. Culture & Travel: A new cruise stop is set for Fort-de-France as P&O’s Iona home-port departure from St Kitts’ Port Zante lands in Martinique on Nov 19, 2027. Lifestyle Getaway: Le Diamant’s Diamant Les Bains is highlighted as a value beachfront stay, with rates starting under $200 a night and views framed by Diamond Rock.
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