AGP Executive Report

Weather Watch: Guadeloupe and the wider Eastern Caribbean are being told to stay alert as NEMA and regional meteorologists track Invest 92L, a low-pressure system in the mid-Atlantic that could become a tropical depression within 2–3 days and reach the island chain by this weekend, though the exact path is still uncertain and no watch or warning is in effect. Regional Environment: A Jamaica shoreline cleanup effort is highlighting a wider problem: plastic waste with Spanish and French labels is washing up from other islands, including Guadeloupe, raising fears for marine life and the food chain and pushing calls for cross-island cooperation. Indigenous & Decolonization: The Baku Initiative Group backed Indigenous rights on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, naming Indigenous communities of Guadeloupe and Martinique among those affected by French colonial rule and reaffirming self-determination as part of the decolonization agenda. Air Connectivity: Air France is set to launch a new nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route from 11 December 2026, twice weekly, aiming to boost links across the French Caribbean and beyond. Sports & Travel Disruptions: LIAT Air says disruptions that began Friday will affect services through Tuesday, with an updated schedule including connections to Guadeloupe. Cycling Controversy: Two riders were disqualified from the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe after a social-media video showed them holding onto a team car, with fines and points penalties handed down.

Air Travel & Connectivity: Air France says it will launch a new nonstop route between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Panama City starting 11 December 2026, running twice weekly (Mondays and Fridays) until 5 March 2027, with onward connections via Panama for much of Central and South America. Tourism & Events: Jamaica is set to host the inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in November, with Guadeloupe confirmed among the participating territories—an event expected to bring about 2,000 athletes and support inclusion across the region. Sports & Local Impact: The Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe saw two riders disqualified after a social-media video showed them holding onto a team car; both were fined and removed from the race, with team staff also punished. Culture & Identity: The Baku Initiative Group backed Indigenous rights on World Indigenous Peoples Day, naming Indigenous communities including those in Guadeloupe and Martinique, while the International Decolonization Front adopted the “Corte Declaration” condemning French colonial exploitation and rights abuses. Environment: A report highlights a surge of foreign plastic waste washing onto Jamaica’s coast, including debris linked to the wider Caribbean—an issue tied to regional ocean currents and cross-border waste management.

Air Travel Boost: Air France will launch a new nonstop route from Pointe-à-Pitre to Panama City on 11 December 2026, running twice weekly (Mondays and Fridays) until 5 March 2027, with onward connections via Panama City’s COPA hub. Regional Disruptions: LIAT says flight disruptions that started Friday continued into Saturday, with schedule changes across Sunday through Tuesday and an updated Sunday timetable including services to Guadeloupe. Tourism & Cruise News: MSC Cruises is preparing its new private destination near La Romana—Catalina Sugar Beach—opening to guests in November 2026. Sports & Local Interest: Two riders were disqualified from the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe for holding onto a team car, with fines and points penalties after a viral video. Culture & Identity: The Baku Initiative Group backed Indigenous rights on World Indigenous Peoples Day, explicitly naming Indigenous peoples of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Environment Watch: A report warns of a surge of foreign plastic waste washing onto Jamaica’s coast, including debris linked to Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Air France Connectivity: Air France will launch a new nonstop route between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Panama City from 11 December 2026, twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays (with return flights Tuesdays and Saturdays), using an A320 with 170 seats and offering free high-speed Wi‑Fi for Flying Blue members. Regional Travel Disruption: LIAT says flight disruptions that began Friday continued into Saturday, with schedule changes across Sunday through Tuesday; Antigua remains a key hub in the updated timetable, including a Guadeloupe service. Tourism & Cruise News: MSC Cruises is preparing a new private destination near La Romana called Catalina Sugar Beach, opening to guests in November 2026, with MSC Opera homeporting in La Romana and visiting the beach on every sailing. Indigenous Rights: The Baku Initiative Group reaffirmed support for Indigenous Peoples’ rights and self-determination on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, explicitly naming Indigenous communities of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Local Sports Spotlight: Two riders were disqualified from the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe for holding onto a team car, with fines and points penalties after a viral video.

Indigenous Rights Call: The Baku Initiative Group marked Aug. 9 with renewed support for Indigenous peoples’ rights and self-determination, naming Kanak communities in Kanaky, Māʻohi in French Polynesia, and Indigenous groups including the Kalinago and other peoples of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Air Connectivity: Air France announced a new nonstop route from Pointe-à-Pitre to Panama City starting 11 Dec. 2026, twice weekly, with onward links via Panama to across Central and South America. Regional Travel Disruption: LIAT Air said flight disruptions that began Friday will affect services through Tuesday, with an updated Sunday schedule showing multiple connections including to Guadeloupe. Tourism & Events: Jamaica will host the inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in November, with Guadeloupe among the confirmed participating territories. Sports Controversy: Two riders were disqualified from the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe for holding onto a team car, with fines and points penalties after a viral video. Culture Spotlight: A tribute highlights Trinidad journalist and theatre producer Seeta Persad, praised for decades of work preserving heritage and identity through stage productions.

Indigenous Rights Call: The Baku Initiative Group marked Aug. 9 by reaffirming support for Indigenous peoples’ rights and self-determination, naming communities across French and Dutch colonial territories, including the Kalinago and other Indigenous Peoples of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Air Connectivity: Air France will launch a new nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route on Dec. 11, 2026, twice weekly, with onward connections via Copa’s Panama hub. Tourism & Sports: Jamaica is set to host the inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in November, with Guadeloupe among the confirmed participating territories. Regional Travel Disruption: LIAT Air says flight disruptions that began Friday will affect services through Tuesday, with an updated Sunday schedule listing connections including Guadeloupe. Cycling Rules Hit Again: Two riders were disqualified from the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe for holding onto a team car, after a viral social media video; the incident follows similar controversy last year. Energy & Business: Ormat Technologies reported strong Q2 results, with energy storage revenues nearly tripling year-over-year.

Indigenous Rights Spotlight: The Baku Initiative Group marked Aug. 9 by reaffirming support for Indigenous peoples’ rights and self-determination, naming communities across French and Dutch colonial territories including Guadeloupe and Martinique’s Kalinago and other Indigenous groups. Regional Sports & Inclusion: Jamaica is set to host the inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in November in Montego Bay, with Guadeloupe among the confirmed participating territories for a multi-sport event featuring about 2,000 athletes and staff. Travel Disruption Watch: LIAT Air says flight disruptions that began Friday will affect services through Tuesday, with an updated Sunday schedule listing connections including Guadeloupe. Air France Boost: Air France announced a new seasonal nonstop route from Pointe-à-Pitre to Panama City starting 11 December 2026, twice weekly, to improve links across the French Caribbean. Tour de Guadeloupe Cheating Case: Two riders were disqualified after a video showed them holding onto a team car, with the incident sparking fresh controversy around the race. Local Culture & Heritage: A week of coverage also highlighted Caribbean cultural events and media figures, including tributes to heritage builders and major summer festivities.

Sports Tourism: Montego Bay is set to host the inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in November, bringing about 2,000 athletes and officials to Harmony Beach Park (Nov 18–22) with football, basketball, volleyball, bocce and open-water swim-run events, and Guadeloupe among the confirmed participating territories. Environment: A surge of foreign plastic waste with Spanish and French labels has been washing onto Jamaica’s eastern coastline, raising alarms for marine life and the food chain and highlighting the need for regional cooperation beyond national bans. Air Travel: LIAT Air says disruptions that started Friday will affect services through Tuesday, with an updated Sunday Aug. 9 schedule showing multiple routes including flights to Guadeloupe. Regional Connectivity: Air France will launch a new nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route from Dec 11, 2026, twice weekly, feeding onward travel via Panama. Local Sports: Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe controversy continues as two riders are disqualified for holding onto a team car, with fines and points docked. Culture & Heritage: The Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth spotlights top regional rums through blind tastings by an international panel.

Aviation Disruptions: LIAT Air says flight disruptions that started Friday continued into Saturday, with revised schedules now affecting services through Tuesday; the airline apologised and published an updated Sunday Aug. 9 timetable showing Antigua links including Guadeloupe (1:45 p.m.) and multiple regional destinations. New Route for Guadeloupe: Air France will launch a new nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City service from 11 Dec. 2026, twice weekly (Mondays/Fridays outbound; Tuesdays/Saturdays return), with connections via Panama City for Central and South America. Tour de Guadeloupe Controversy: Two riders were disqualified and fined after a cheating incident involving holding onto a team car, with the race again hit by viral social media footage. Local Sports Leadership: John Barry Nusum has been appointed head coach of Bermuda’s senior men’s national football team, tasked with a smooth transition and continued youth development. Business & Energy: Ormat Technologies reported strong Q2 growth, driven by a surge in energy storage revenues, and updated its guidance. Culture & Community: Dominica’s Asa Bantan’s 10th Annual Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete returns in August with a four-day programme and expanded performances.

Air Travel & Connectivity: Air France is set to launch a new nonstop route from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Panama City on 11 December 2026, running twice weekly until 5 March 2027, with onward connections via Copa’s hub and free high-speed Wi‑Fi for Flying Blue members. Tourism & Travel Industry: MSC Cruises has named its new private destination near La Romana as Catalina Sugar Beach, aiming to welcome first guests in November 2026 with MSC Opera homeporting from La Romana and regular calls to the new beach. Local Sports & Integrity: The 2.2 Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe saw two riders disqualified for holding onto a team car, with fines and UCI points docked after a viral video of the incident. Health Systems (France): A French study warns public hospital deficits could reach about 2.1% of revenue in 2025, citing rising costs and interest payments despite healthcare reform investment. Culture & Heritage: A feature highlights Trinidad’s Seeta Persad, a long-time journalist and theatre creator known for preserving and shaping heritage through stage work.

Air Travel: Air France is adding a new nonstop link between Pointe-à-Pitre and Panama City, launching 11 December 2026 with twice-weekly flights (Mondays and Fridays) and onward connections via Panama for across Central and South America. Tourism & Cruise: MSC Cruises says its new private destination near La Romana—Catalina Sugar Beach—opens to guests in November 2026, with MSC Opera homeporting in La Romana and visiting the beach on every sailing. Local Sports: Bermuda has appointed John Barry Nusum as head coach of its senior men’s national team, promoting continuity after his assistant role and work with young talent. Cycling Controversy: The Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe saw two riders disqualified for holding onto a team car, with fines and points penalties after a viral video. Health Watch: A French study warns public hospital deficits are set to reach about 2.1% of revenue in 2025, with debt interest and rising costs still weighing on budgets. Business: Ormat Technologies reported stronger Q2 results, with energy storage revenues nearly tripling year-over-year.

Air Travel: Air France is adding a new nonstop link between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Panama City, launching 11 December 2026 with two weekly flights, plus easy onward connections via Copa. Tourism & Travel: MSC Cruises says its new private destination near La Romana—Catalina Sugar Beach—will welcome its first guests in November 2026, with MSC Opera homeporting from La Romana and visiting the beach on every sailing. Local Sports: The Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe controversy is back: two riders were disqualified and fined after a video showed them holding onto a team car, with race penalties and staff sanctions. Business & Energy: Ormat Technologies reported stronger Q2 results, driven by big growth in energy storage revenues, and raised full-year guidance. Public Health (France): A new study warns French public hospital deficits are expected to reach about 2.1% of revenue in 2025, with rising costs and interest payments still weighing on budgets. Culture & Media: BBC’s Death in Paradise star Ben Miller says he’d return as Richard Poole if not for age, while Sky Switzerland prepares Beach Sisters, a documentary series on Swiss beach-volleyball sisters.

Air Travel & Connectivity: Air France will launch a new nonstop route between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Panama City starting 11 December 2026, running twice weekly and timed for easy onward connections via Panama. Local Sports & Integrity: The 2.2 Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe saw two riders disqualified for holding onto a team car, with fines and points docked after a viral video revived cheating concerns. Business & Energy: Ormat Technologies reported strong Q2 results, with energy storage revenues nearly tripling year-over-year and guidance raised. Cruise Tourism: MSC Cruises revealed its new private destination near La Romana—Catalina Sugar Beach—set to welcome first guests in November 2026. Culture & Community: Dominica’s Asa Bantan Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete returns for its 10th anniversary in Grand Bay, backed by tourism authorities and expected to draw visitors from across the region and diaspora. Football Appointments: John Barry Nusum was named head coach of Bermuda’s senior men’s national team.

Air Travel: Air France is set to launch a new nonstop seasonal route from Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) to Panama City on 11 December 2026, running twice weekly (Mondays/Fridays) until 5 March 2027, with onward connections via Copa’s hub. Tourism & Mobility: The move is aimed at boosting French Caribbean connectivity, including coordinated links from Fort-de-France and Cayenne, and offers free high-speed Wi‑Fi for Flying Blue members. Local Sports: Cheating controversy hits the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe again, with two riders disqualified and fined after video showed them holding onto a team car; the team sports director was also punished. Business & Energy: Ormat Technologies reported strong Q2 results, with energy storage revenues nearly tripling year over year as it advances its EGS strategy. Aviation Numbers: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico said July passenger traffic rose 1.2% overall, while Jamaica’s Kingston edged up and Montego Bay fell sharply.

Tour de Guadeloupe Cheating Fallout: Two riders were disqualified after a viral video showed them holding onto a team car during stage 4, with Nicholas Narraway kicked off the race and Jason Jacquet Cretides also removed; both were fined 100 CHF and docked 25 UCI points, while the team sports director was fined and excluded from the convoy. Local Justice: A Club Med manager in Tinley Manor, South Africa, was granted R5,000 bail in a Tinley Manor rape and sexual assault case, with strict bail conditions including surrendering a passport and avoiding contact with witnesses. Entertainment & Guadeloupe Filming: Ben Miller says he’d love to return to Death in Paradise as Detective Inspector Richard Poole, but jokes age and the timing of his 2014 exit are the only hurdles. Business Watch: Ormat Technologies reported Q2 results showing 10.6% revenue growth and a surge in energy storage revenues, nearly tripling year over year.

Court & Safety: A Club Med boutique manager in Tinley Manor, KwaDukuza, was granted R5,000 bail after facing Schedule 5 rape and sexual assault charges tied to allegations involving an 18-year-old male Lebanese guest; the court ordered strict conditions including surrendering his passport, staying at a designated address, and avoiding contact with witnesses. Sports & Culture: BBC’s Death in Paradise star Ben Miller says he’d love to reprise Detective Inspector Richard Poole in a prequel, but age and timing have been the barrier—while noting the character’s story continues in new writing. Health Systems: A French study warns public hospital deficits are set to reach about 2.1% of revenue in 2025 (around €2.3bn), with rising costs and reduced investment despite healthcare reform funding. Business & Travel: Hyatt is doubling down on all-inclusives, citing strong repeat demand across Latin America and the Caribbean. Football Governance: UEFA rejected FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup shares to private investors, raising the stakes for a vote set for 19 September.