AGP Executive Report

Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe: With the home stretch on for the Nov. 1 solo start from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre, organizers say 118 skippers are set for a tougher-than-ever “race within the race” across six classes, after a high-profile Paris presentation. Local Culture & Identity: A feature on Carnival morning in Basse-Terre highlights Mas a Kongo as both celebration and resistance, set against Guadeloupe’s ongoing reckoning with slavery and its French/European ties. Sports (Regional): Saint Lucia’s Piton Boyz opened their CONCACAF Nations League campaign with a 2-0 loss to Barbados, while Suriname host Martinique aiming to stay perfect after matchday one. Education & Inclusion: Guadeloupe is among places marking the European Day of Languages, with events focused on learning, inclusion, and the “Languages unite!” theme. Governance (Guadeloupe): France is tightening controls on the vehicle registration system after fraud warnings, with reported cases including in Guadeloupe. Global Spotlight (Teddy Riner): French prosecutors opened an investigation into racist abuse aimed at Guadeloupe-born judo star Teddy Riner after he spoke about the far-right’s rise.

CONCACAF Nations League: Suriname host Martinique in Paramaribo aiming to stay perfect after a 3-2 opener win over Honduras, while Martinique look to bounce back after a 3-1 loss to El Salvador. Saint Lucia Football: Saint Lucia’s Piton Boyz opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Barbados, with a penalty in the 8th minute and a late breakaway goal sealing it. European Day of Languages: Schools and cultural groups across Europe—and even in Guadeloupe—mark “Languages Unite!” with events promoting learning, inclusion, and participation. Guadeloupe Culture: A feature captures Carnival morning in Basse-Terre and the Mas a Kongo tradition as both celebration and resistance. Health & Food: A report reviews soursop (graviola), noting claimed benefits but stressing that strong human proof is still limited. Local Governance/Integrity: France tightens vehicle registration system controls after fraud concerns, with Guadeloupe reportedly hit by fraudulent use of SIV authorizations. Route du Rhum: The home stretch is on for the Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre solo race, with 118 skippers set for a high-stakes 1 November start.

CONCACAF Nations League: Suriname host Martinique in Paramaribo aiming to stay perfect after their opener win, while Martinique look to bounce back after a 3-1 loss to El Salvador. Saint Lucia Football: Saint Lucia’s Piton Boyz opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Barbados, with a penalty and a late finish sealing the loss. Guadeloupe Culture & Identity: A feature captures Carnival morning in Basse-Terre, where Mas a Kongo traditions carry memories of slavery and resistance, set against the looming La Grande Soufrière. European Day of Languages: Schools and cultural groups across Europe (including in Guadeloupe) mark “Languages Unite!” with events promoting learning, inclusion, and participation. Health Spotlight: A roundup on soursop (graviola) notes several claimed benefits, but stresses that much of the human research remains limited. Sports & Society: French prosecutors opened an investigation into racist abuse aimed at Guadeloupe-born judo star Teddy Riner after he spoke about the far-right. Local Governance: Guadeloupe is mentioned in a wider French overseas health report showing abortion rates vary widely across departments.

UN Spotlight: France’s Emmanuel Macron drew sharp backlash at the UN General Assembly after a disputed claim about Hamas activity in the West Bank, with U.S. and Israeli officials publicly challenging his remarks. Local Roots & Racism Probe: Guadeloupe-born judo star Teddy Riner says he was “freaked out” by the far-right’s rise, and French prosecutors have opened an investigation into racist abuse and online harassment aimed at him. Sports & Caribbean Connection: Saint Lucia’s interim national coach Francis “Baba” Lastic was relieved of his duties ahead of CONCACAF Nations League matches, with the team set to host Guadeloupe and Bermuda. Route du Rhum: The Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe heads into the home stretch, with 118 skippers gearing up for the Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre start on Nov. 1. Energy Watch: A Caribbean economist warns the region still needs stronger energy sovereignty as oil-market shocks and Strait of Hormuz tensions keep prices volatile. Local Governance: Guadeloupe is among places reporting vehicle registration system fraud, as France tightens controls on who can handle registrations.

UN Spotlight: France’s Emmanuel Macron drew sharp backlash at the UN General Assembly after a disputed claim about Hamas activity in the West Bank, with U.S. and Israeli officials publicly challenging his remarks. Local Roots & Racism Probe: Guadeloupe-born judo star Teddy Riner says he was “freaked out” by the rise of the far right, then faced racist online abuse—Paris prosecutors have opened an investigation. Route du Rhum — Destination Guadeloupe: The solo ocean race heads into its “home stretch” as 118 skippers gear up for the Nov. 1 start from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre, with intense competition across six classes. Sports (Caribbean): Saint Lucia’s interim coach Francis “Baba” Lastic was relieved of duties ahead of Nations League home matches, while Guadeloupe’s fixtures are set in the same window. Energy Watch: A Caribbean economist warns energy insecurity is leaving the region exposed to “petropolitical shocks,” urging real progress toward energy sovereignty.

Guadeloupe Sports & Community: Saint Lucia’s CONCACAF Nations League home run is set for Friday Sept. 25 and Monday Sept. 28 at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, with Guadeloupe taking on Bermuda and Barbados, and Saint Lucia hosting Barbados and Bermuda; ticketing and venue readiness updates are in, with the SLFA also flagging final roster timing. Regional Football: Bermuda striker Nahki Wells is expected to lead the line as the island kicks off Nations League action, including a match-up against Guadeloupe, under new coach John Barry Nusum. Health & Overseas Realities: A new look at abortion trends in Mayotte shows a continued decline, but the report warns access and healthcare strain can shape the numbers—contrasting with much higher rates reported for Guadeloupe. Energy & Resilience: Economist Marla Dukharan urges Caribbean leaders to push harder for energy sovereignty as oil-market shocks and Strait of Hormuz disruptions keep volatility high. Route du Rhum (Destination Guadeloupe): The race is in the home stretch: 118 skippers are gearing up for the Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre sprint starting Nov. 1, with competition described as fiercer than ever.

Route du Rhum—Destination Guadeloupe: The race is in the “home stretch” as 118 skippers gear up for the solo sprint from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre on Nov. 1, with intense competition across Ultim, Ocean Fifty, IMOCA, Class40 and more after a high-stakes official presentation in Paris. Sports & local ties: Saint Lucia’s interim head coach Francis “Baba” Lastic has been relieved ahead of Nations League action, while Guadeloupe is also in the spotlight in regional fixtures tied to the tournament schedule. Health in the region: A new look at Mayotte shows the abortion rate keeps falling, but the report warns access and healthcare strain can shape the numbers—contrasting sharply with higher rates in Guadeloupe. Energy & resilience: Economist Marla Dukharan urges the Caribbean to push harder for energy sovereignty as oil-market shocks and volatility keep exposing regional vulnerability. Global spotlight: Paris prosecutors opened an investigation into racist abuse aimed at Guadeloupe-born judo star Teddy Riner after he spoke about the far-right’s rise. Business/tech: Ormat won up to about $35m in U.S. DOE funding to advance enhanced geothermal and hydrothermal projects.

CONCACAF Nations League: El Salvador hosts Martinique on Friday in San Salvador, with the home side back in League A after promotion and Martinique aiming for a fifth straight top-tier campaign; El Salvador already beat Martinique 1-0 in March. Route du Rhum—Destination Guadeloupe: The solo ocean sprint heads into the home stretch, with 118 skippers set for the Nov. 1 start from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre and a record-high level of competition across six classes. Local sports—Saint Lucia: Saint Lucia’s interim head coach Francis “Baba” Lastic was relieved of duties ahead of the Nations League, with a replacement expected to be announced soon. Guadeloupe in the spotlight—football: Guadeloupe internationals are noted in the latest regional club coverage as teams prepare for the 2026-27 season. Caribbean energy: Economist Marla Dukharan urges the region to push harder for energy sovereignty to cut exposure to oil-market shocks. Vehicle registration fraud: France tightens SIV accreditation rules from Oct. 1, and reports cite fraudulent use of authorizations affecting Guadeloupe companies.

Route du Rhum build-up: With the home stretch underway, 118 skippers have been officially presented for the Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, set to start Nov. 1 from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre, with record-level competition across six classes. Football (Saint Lucia): Saint Lucia’s interim head coach Francis “Baba” Lastic has been relieved of duties ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League, with a replacement expected soon as the team prepares for home matches at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Local sports (Guadeloupe in the spotlight): The Nations League schedule puts Guadeloupe against Bermuda and Saint Lucia against Barbados on Sept. 25 and Sept. 28, with ticketing details announced for both games. Health (Mayotte vs Guadeloupe): Mayotte’s abortion rate keeps falling, but access limits remain a concern; the report notes Guadeloupe’s rate is far higher than Mayotte’s. Travel & business (Guadeloupe-linked): Vehicle registration system (SIV) fraud crackdowns are tightening in France, and the report cites cases involving fraudulent use of SIV authorizations in Guadeloupe. Energy (Caribbean): An economist warns the Caribbean still lacks energy sovereignty, leaving islands exposed to oil-market shocks.

Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe: With Nov. 1’s start from Saint-Malo approaching, organizers say 118 skippers are in the “home stretch,” with the bar set higher than ever across Ultim, Ocean Fifty, IMOCA, Class40, Vintage Multi and Vintage Mono—an intense solo sprint to Pointe-à-Pitre. Sports & Caribbean football: Bermuda striker Nahki Wells is named for Nations League games against Guadeloupe and St Lucia, while Saint Lucia’s interim coach Francis “Baba” Lastic has been relieved of duties ahead of the tournament. Local matchday focus (St Lucia): The CONCACAF Nations League home schedule at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground is set, with Guadeloupe and Bermuda facing off and ticketing details announced. Guadeloupe-linked admin crackdown: France tightens vehicle registration system rules after document fraud, with reports of fraudulent use of SIV authorizations in Guadeloupe. Travel & cruising: Costa launches “Fall into Savings” with discounts up to $500 per person and onboard credit for select Caribbean and Mediterranean sailings. Maritime sport spotlight: Sophie Delannoy is preparing for the 2028-2029 Globe40 on a Class40 project aimed at victory and a new generation of female offshore sailors.

Route du Rhum build-up: The Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe is in the home stretch, with 118 skippers gathered in Paris for the official presentation ahead of the Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre start on Nov. 1, as competition heats up across six classes. Regional sport spotlight: Bermuda’s Nahki Wells is set to lead the line in CONCACAF Nations League matches against Guadeloupe, with new coach John Barry Nusum taking charge for Bermuda’s campaign. Football shake-up in the region: Saint Lucia has relieved interim head coach Francis “Baba” Lastic ahead of Nations League home matches, with a replacement expected soon. Energy security push: Economist Marla Dukharan urges Caribbean governments and utilities to move faster toward energy sovereignty to cut exposure to volatile oil markets and “petropolitical shocks.” Local governance & fraud controls: France is tightening vehicle registration system rules after document fraud concerns, with Guadeloupe reportedly affected by fraudulent use of authorizations. Diplomacy ties: France’s Macron and Canada’s Carney announced closer cooperation on defense, energy, and business after talks in Saint-Pierre-Miquelon. Sports venue note (Saint Lucia): Nations League home matches at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground are set, with organizers addressing concerns about dry outfield conditions.

Sanctions Watch: The EU is set to discuss a new package targeting Russia’s military industry, with diplomats aiming to adopt it after an Oct. 12 foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg—though officials say the lack of sector-wide measures makes it less like a “full” sanctions round. Transatlantic Ties: French President Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s PM Mark Carney announced closer cooperation from Saint Pierre and Miquelon, including defense, fishing, energy and business, after the EU floated Canada’s “associate member” status. Energy Security: Economist Marla Dukharan urges Caribbean countries to push harder for energy sovereignty, warning that oil-market shocks and volatility keep exposing the region to “petropolitical” pressure. Local Tech Fraud Crackdown: France is tightening vehicle registration system rules after document fraud concerns, including stricter accreditation requirements—Guadeloupe has reportedly seen multiple cases tied to SIV authorizations. Football (CONCACAF): Bermuda striker Nahki Wells has been named for Nations League matches against Guadeloupe, with the games kicking off as Bermuda begins a new era under coach John Barry Nusum.

Energy Sovereignty: Economist Marla Dukharan says the Caribbean must push harder for energy independence to cut exposure to “petropolitical shocks,” warning oil prices could stay volatile above US$100 a barrel. Regional Sports: Saint Lucia has relieved interim coach Francis “Baba” Lastic ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League, with a replacement expected soon as squads are finalized for home matches at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Guadeloupe Football Spotlight: The Nations League schedule puts Guadeloupe against Bermuda and Saint Lucia against Barbados, with Guadeloupe also facing Barbados on the second match day. France–Canada Diplomacy: Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney announced closer France-Canada ties from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, focusing on defense, energy, fishing and business, in a move underscoring sovereignty amid US tensions that also drew attention to French overseas territories including Guadeloupe. Local Fraud Controls: France tightens vehicle registration rules after document fraud, and reports note Guadeloupe companies have been hit by fraudulent use of SIV authorizations.

World Diplomacy: French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York ahead of the UN General Assembly, with talks expected to focus on the wars in Iran and Ukraine and the Middle East, while Macron also plans meetings with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky. France-Canada Cooperation: Macron and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney announced closer ties from Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, pledging cooperation on fishing, security, energy, and advanced tech like AI, as both countries push for greater sovereignty amid strained U.S. relations. Local Impact—Vehicle Fraud: France is tightening vehicle registration rules after document fraud concerns, including new accreditation requirements for automotive professionals; Guadeloupe is named among areas hit by fraudulent use of SIV authorizations. Guadeloupe Sports: Guadeloupe internationals are in focus as the “Sailors” begin the Mark Jackson era, starting with a draw in their continental campaign. Regional Culture & Travel: A Guadeloupe-linked cruise update notes Ambassador Croisières will keep winter Caribbean fly-cruises from Guadeloupe, while a separate tourism piece highlights lesser-known Caribbean destinations.

Franco-Canadian Diplomacy: French President Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s PM Mark Carney announced deeper cooperation from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, focusing on fishing, security, energy, and business, as both countries push closer EU ties amid strained relations with the United States. Regional Sovereignty Signal: The leaders’ visit follows Trump’s map showing parts of the Caribbean and French territories in US colors, with Macron stressing the territory’s French status and both sides framing the trip as a stand for sovereignty and shared democratic values. Local Tech Fraud Crackdown: In Guadeloupe, vehicle registration system (SIV) fraud has hit at least four companies, prompting tighter controls from Oct. 1, 2026, including stricter accreditation rules and a 31-point anti-fraud plan starting in 2025. Sports & Community: Guadeloupe’s national team is listed in upcoming CONCACAF Nations League fixtures at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, while Guadeloupe internationals are also mentioned in regional football coverage.

Franco-Canadian Diplomacy: France and Canada are set to visit Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week to back national sovereignty after Donald Trump’s map sparked fresh territorial tensions, with Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney stressing shared values of democracy and the rule of law. Regional Sports & Community: Saint Lucia is gearing up to host CONCACAF Nations League matches at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, with Guadeloupe facing Bermuda and Barbados on Sept. 25 and 28, and a $25 entry ticket covering both match days. UNESCO Environment Drive: In Saint Lucia, Babonneau, Mabouya Valley, and Monchy are being considered for UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status through public consultations led by the Saint Lucia National Commission for UNESCO. Local Football Update: Guadeloupe’s internationals are mentioned in coverage of the Sailors’ continental campaign opener, which ended in a draw as the season gets underway. Cruise Industry News: Ambassador Croisières is rebranding its French partner company after a merger, while Costa Cruises is promoting “Fall into Savings” with discounts up to $500 per person on select Caribbean and Mediterranean sailings.