AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSargassum & Coastal Economy: A Virgin Islands deputy secretary says the region can use practical sargassum management to boost public health preparedness, protect coastal ecosystems, strengthen tourism resilience, and create new economic opportunities, citing lessons from an OECS-EU study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe. LGBTQIA+ Community & Inclusion: Guadeloupe’s inaugural Kréyòl Pride is set for late July, aiming to bring together LGBTQIA+ people, locals, and allies (including the diaspora) and to build unity after past tensions, with organizers working alongside the new Maison des Diversités et de l’Inclusion. Caribbean Tourism Packaging: Dominica’s tourism authority has launched a “Summer the Nature Island Way” set of eight curated itineraries designed to make planning easier for advisors and encourage longer stays, with options spanning adventure, wellness, romance, and family travel. Caribbean Carnaval Cruises: Carnival Cruise Line is promoting a longer 14-day Southern Caribbean itinerary timed for Carnaval season, positioning it as a deeper regional immersion during the peak cultural period. Justice & Health Risks from Colonial Chemicals: In France, protests renewed calls for justice and compensation for victims of Agent Orange and chlordecone contamination, including in Guadeloupe and Martinique, as legal developments are expected in the coming days.
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