AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndigenous Solidarity: Baku Initiative Group marked Aug. 9 by reaffirming support for Indigenous rights, languages, and self-determination, naming communities across French and Dutch colonial territories— including the Kanak of Kanaky, Māʻohi of French Polynesia, and Indigenous peoples of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Marine Life Under Pressure: A surge of foreign plastic waste labeled in Spanish and French is piling up along Jamaica’s coast, with debris linked to the wider Caribbean current—raising fresh alarms for the region’s marine life and food chain, including impacts felt by islands like Martinique. Health Cooperation: Montserrat is advancing talks with Martinique to secure emergency medical evacuation and specialist care, with visits to CHUM facilities covering strokes, heart attacks, trauma, pediatric critical cases, and advanced imaging. Sailing & Tourism: Martinique is being pitched as a top Caribbean sailing destination, highlighting moorings, protected anchorages, and easy shore access—an “art de vivre” experience from Le Marin to quieter Atlantic coves. Yacht Owners Stuck: In Carriacou, yacht owners say they’re trapped by a Tyrell Bay Marina access blockade tied to a land dispute, with reported losses exceeding US$85,000 and relaunch plans stalled. Caribbean Culture & Freedom: A Grenada editorial reflects on Emancipation Day, framing it as a defining turning point for Caribbean nationhood and dignity.
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