AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCARICOM & Martinique: Martinique has officially joined CARICOM as an Associate Member, taking its seat at the 51st Heads of Government meeting in Saint Lucia; the accession took effect on 16 June 2026, with leaders framing it as a new bridge for business, investment, and cultural exchange across the region. Regional Diplomacy: The EU ambassador presented credentials to the OECS Director General, reaffirming EU support for regional integration and sustainable development in the Eastern Caribbean. Citizenship by Investment Debate: An OECS-focused op-ed argues the “death” of Citizenship by Investment is reshaping regional economies, while regional media reports the EU has put CBI countries on notice to shut programmes by 2028. Culture & Music Legacy: A profile remembers Sterling Betancourt and the steelpan pioneers who brought the sound to the UK in 1951, with the music returning to London for a 75th-anniversary celebration. Travel & Lifestyle: Grenada climbed to No. 2 Best Island in the Caribbean in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, boosting its tourism profile. Cruise Watch: P&O Cruises’ Iona will add Fort-de-France, Martinique, as a stop on Nov 19, 2027, as part of its Caribbean fly-cruise expansion.
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