AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChlordecone Compensation Moves Forward: A new law has officially recognized the State’s responsibility for long-term chlordecone pollution in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the door to talks on compensation for victims and setting a one-year timeline for a report to Parliament on extending existing support. Sargassum Preparedness for the Region: In Martinique and Guadeloupe, Virgin Islands officials shared practical strategies to manage sargassum impacts—covering public health readiness, coastal ecosystem protection, tourism resilience, and new economic uses for collected seaweed. Guadeloupe Pride Calendar: Organizers announced Kréyòl Pride in Guadeloupe, aiming to unite LGBTQIA+ people, locals, and allies, with events planned for late July in Basse-Terre. Marine Protection Boost: France added three new strictly protected marine zones on World Oceans Day, raising protected waters to 14.68%, including coral reef protections in Guadeloupe. Local Jobs at Risk in Saint Martin: A Saint Martin Beach Resort closure is being challenged by a union, which says the shutdown looks like a job-cut strategy affecting more than 90% of staff.
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