AGP Executive Report

Diplomatic Reset: France’s new Ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her credentials to OECS Director General Didacus Jules, reaffirming cooperation with a focus on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education, agriculture, and regional connectivity—especially given nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Sports & Society: A World Cup penalty shootout sparked renewed outrage after racist abuse targeted Dutch players of African heritage, with calls for football to tackle online and stadium racism more seriously. Local Sports Spotlight: Guadeloupe’s Gwada Boxing Club delivered a strong weekend, with 18-year-old Seth Reneau (Mon Repos) winning his debut by forcing a corner stoppage in the third round. Earthquake Update: A magnitude 4.2 quake rattled parts of the Caribbean on Friday morning, felt in Point-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and other islands, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Sailing Calendar: Défi Azimut Lorient Agglomération set its dates for 15–20 September 2026, promising a major IMOCAs showcase in Lorient.

Guadeloupe & the Region: A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck at 7:19 a.m. local time, at a depth of 10 km, and was felt in Point-à-Pitre, Roseau, Dominica and St John’s, with no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Sports & Community: Boxing fans are buzzing after strong showings across Martinique and Guadeloupe, including Seth Reneau’s debut win for Gwada Boxing Club in Guadeloupe. Football & Human Rights: After a World Cup penalty shootout, Dutch players of African heritage faced a wave of racial abuse, with Clarence Seedorf calling out the backlash and urging respect. Diplomacy: France and the OECS renewed ties with Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris’ accreditation, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and innovation—relevant to Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Business Watch: Ormat Technologies announced its Q2 2026 results and conference call dates for early August.

Sport & Society: After the Netherlands’ World Cup penalty shootout loss to Morocco, former star Clarence Seedorf condemned the racist abuse aimed at Dutch players of African heritage, echoing similar backlash after Euro 2020. Regional Spotlight: England’s narrow escape against DR Congo sparked fresh debate over biased coverage and disrespect toward African teams, with readers calling out dismissive language. Diplomacy: France and the OECS formalized a renewed partnership as Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presented credentials, pointing to shared work on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, and innovation—especially given nearly 800,000 French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Travel & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean Airlines will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, starting small but aiming to expand links to Saba, Statia, and potentially Curaçao, with talks also touching routes toward Guadeloupe and Martinique. Earthquakes: A 4.2 quake was felt across several islands including Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake struck at 7:19 a.m. Friday (10 km deep), shaking Point-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe along with parts of Dominica and Antigua; no injuries or damage were reported. OECS–France Diplomacy: France’s ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris formally presented her credentials to the OECS, with leaders pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, and innovation—highlighting the close ties of nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Air Travel & Tourism: Air Canada is expanding Caribbean service and has opened a new premium Air Canada Café at Québec City’s airport, with Guadeloupe listed among destinations in its growing network. Regional Aviation: Fly Dutch Caribbean Airlines will operate from EDEIS Grand Case Airport starting July 1, initially with small aircraft, aiming to boost links to Saba, St. Eustatius, Curaçao, and potentially routes involving Guadeloupe and Martinique. Sports: A three-man Saint Lucia boxing team headed to Guadeloupe for a Boxing Gala, featuring 18-year-old Ethan Renéau plus Kyle Marcel and Danaii Cooman.

Diplomacy & Regional Cooperation: France and the OECS have formalized a renewed partnership with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with leaders pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training, and innovation—especially given nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Public Health: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone remains a major concern in the French West Indies, with detectable traces in 81.3% of Guadeloupe adults and 85.5% in Martinique, and about one in six exceeding health thresholds. Earthquakes & Local Impact: A 4.2 quake rattled parts of the Caribbean, including felt reports in Point-à-Pitre, with no immediate damage reported, as the region also grapples with a wider wave of seismic scares. Transport & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport starting July 1, aiming to open routes to Dutch Caribbean islands and build links for Guadeloupe and Martinique. Telecom Reliability: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia say they’ve requested a detailed report from Flow after a severe outage, with preliminary indications pointing to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua.

Diplomatic Push: France has formally renewed its partnership with the OECS, with Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presenting her credentials and pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility and innovation—especially given nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Health Watch: A new Public Health France study finds chlordecone traces in the blood of 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above the reference threshold, raising concerns for long-term exposure. Regional Connectivity: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia have demanded a detailed report from Flow after a “crisis-level” outage, with preliminary findings blaming a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua. Travel & Air Links: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, and Air Canada is expanding Caribbean service while opening a new premium lounge in Québec City—both underscoring growing demand for regional travel. Earthquake Alert: A magnitude 4.2 quake was felt in Guadeloupe and nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Diplomacy & Regional Ties: France has renewed its partnership with the OECS, with Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presenting her credentials and pledging deeper cooperation on climate resilience, public health, education, agriculture and maritime security—highlighting the shared links of nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Telecoms Accountability: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia have asked Flow for a detailed report after a severe outage left customers without service for nearly 19 hours; preliminary info points to a fibre fault on a route between Guadeloupe and Antigua, with plans to strengthen network resilience. Local Connectivity Boost: Fly Dutch Caribbean will begin operating from Grand Case Airport on July 1, starting with small aircraft and aiming to expand routes to Dutch Caribbean islands like Saba and Statia. Health & Environment: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with detectable traces in 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, and about one in six above the health threshold. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake was felt across parts of the region including Point-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage.

Telecom Disruption Watch: Dominica and Saint Lucia regulators say Flow’s near-19-hour outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’ve asked for a detailed report while urging customers to keep backup communication plans. Toxic Pesticide Update: A new Public Health France study finds chlordecone still in the blood of 81.3% of Guadeloupe adults and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above the health threshold; meanwhile, a French appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case tied to the scandal. Regional Diplomacy: OECS and France have renewed ties with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and innovation. Air Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will begin operating from Grand Case Airport on July 1, with plans to expand routes and aircraft capacity. Earthquake Reminder: A 4.2 quake was felt across parts of the region, including Point-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage. Sports & Youth: A Micoud teenager is set for a national boxing debut after selection for a regional gala in Guadeloupe.

Chlordecone Fallout in Guadeloupe/Martinique: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still carry traces of the toxic pesticide in their blood, with about one in six above health reference thresholds—while a French appeals court has also upheld the dismissal of a landmark criminal case, effectively closing the door on accountability. Telecom Disruption Watch: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia say they’ve asked Flow for a detailed report after a major outage left customers without service for nearly 19 hours; preliminary findings point to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and officials are urging backup communication plans. OECS-France Diplomatic Push: The OECS formalized a renewed diplomatic bond with France as Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presented credentials, with leaders pointing to cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and connectivity. Regional Air Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport starting July 1, with plans to expand routes and aircraft capacity over coming months. Earthquake Reminder: A 4.2 quake was felt across parts of the region including Point-à-Pitre, with no immediate reports of damage.

Chlordecone Fallout in Guadeloupe & Martinique: A new Public Health France study finds 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable chlordecone in their blood, with about one in six above the health threshold—renewing pressure after the French appeals court upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case. Telecom Disruption Watch: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia say Flow’s near-19-hour outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers and businesses to set up backup communication plans while Flow prepares fixes. France-OECS Diplomatic Push: OECS and France formalized a renewed partnership with Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, spotlighting climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility and innovation. Regional Trade & Connectivity: OECS leaders met for the 78th Authority meeting, calling for an “OECS renaissance” focused on trade, connectivity and economic resilience. Travel & Air Links: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, and Air Canada is expanding Caribbean service while adding a new premium lounge in Québec City. Earthquake Reminder: A 4.2 quake was felt across several islands including Point-à-Pitre, with no immediate damage reported.

Chlordecone Fallout: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable chlordecone in their blood, with about one in six above the health threshold—while a French appeals court has also upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case, closing the door on further criminal accountability. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re asking customers and businesses to plan backups while Flow works on stronger network resilience. Regional Diplomacy: France and the OECS have renewed ties with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and connectivity. Earthquake Jitters: A 4.2 quake was felt in Point-à-Pitre and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Air Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will shift operations to Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to open routes to the Dutch Caribbean.

Chlordecone Fallout in Guadeloupe/Martinique: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable chlordecone in their blood, with about one in six above health thresholds—while a Paris appeals court has also upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case, closing the door on further prosecutions. OECS-France Diplomacy: France has formally renewed its ties with the OECS by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with leaders pointing to shared work on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education, and connectivity. Telecom Disruption Watch: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers and businesses to plan backup communications while Flow prepares resilience upgrades. Earthquake Jitters: A 4.2 quake was felt across parts of the region including Point-à-Pitre, with no immediate damage reported, as doomsday claims spread online despite scientists urging calm. Regional Air Cargo: St Vincent announced Executive Air’s new cargo service to boost trade and help farmers export, with Guadeloupe listed among the airline’s network. Local Sports Spotlight: A Micoud teenager, Ethan Renéau, is set for a national boxing debut in Guadeloupe.

Chlordecone Fallout: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still have detectable chlordecone in their blood, with about one in six above the health threshold—while a Paris appeals court has also upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case, closing the door on further prosecutions. OECS-France Diplomacy: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented credentials as leaders pushed cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and connectivity—highlighting that nearly 800,000 French nationals live across Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Regional Connectivity Watch: Telecom regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia want a detailed report from Flow after a major outage traced to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, urging customers to plan backups. Earthquake Alert: A 4.2 quake was felt across Guadeloupe and nearby islands, with no immediate damage reported. Air Access: Fly Dutch Caribbean will shift operations to Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to boost links to the Dutch Caribbean.

Diplomatic Boost: France has accredited Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris to the OECS, deepening ties with a region home to nearly 800,000 French nationals across Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin, with cooperation flagged on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and connectivity. Regional Governance: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with trade, connectivity and economic resilience high on the agenda as chairmanship passed to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne. Health & Justice: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with 81.3% and 85.5% of adults showing traces in blood, while France’s appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case tied to the pesticide scandal. Transport & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, and telecom regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say a Flow outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, urging backup communication plans. Local Sport: A Micoud teenager, Ethan Reneau, is set for a national boxing debut after being selected for a team heading to Guadeloupe. Earthquake Watch: A 4.2 quake was felt in Guadeloupe and other islands, with no immediate reports of damage.

OECS-France Partnership: France’s ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her credentials to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, pledging deeper cooperation on climate resilience, environment, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—highlighting the shared ties of French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin with their Caribbean neighbours. Chlordecone Fallout in Guadeloupe/Martinique: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of Guadeloupe adults and 85.5% in Martinique still show traces of the banned pesticide in their blood, with about one in six above health reference thresholds; meanwhile, France’s appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case, closing the door on further criminal accountability. Telecoms Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s near-19-hour outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers and businesses to plan backups while Flow works on stronger network resilience. Aviation & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will move to Grand Case Airport from July 1, starting with small aircraft and aiming to expand routes; St Vincent also announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service to boost trade and exports. Sports Spotlight: A Micoud teenager, Ethan Reneau, is set for a national boxing debut in Guadeloupe, joining two experienced teammates. Earthquake Watch: A 4.2 quake was felt across parts of the region including Point-à-Pitre, with no immediate reports of damage.

Chlordecone Fallout: France’s appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a landmark criminal case over chlordecone, closing the door on criminal accountability in the Guadeloupe and Martinique pesticide scandal, even as a new Public Health France study finds 81.3% of Guadeloupe adults and 85.5% in Martinique still have traces in their blood. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s near-19-hour outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers and businesses to plan backups while Flow works on stronger network resilience. Regional Leadership: OECS marked its 45th anniversary and called for an “OECS renaissance” as chairmanship shifted to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne, with trade, connectivity and economic resilience high on the agenda. Travel & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to reopen routes to the Dutch Caribbean and improve links that slowed after Air Antilles. Caribbean Earthquake Jolt: A 4.2 quake was felt across several islands including Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.