AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAirlift Boost for Guadeloupe: Air Canada will launch a new weekly nonstop route between Quebec City and Pointe-à-Pitre, starting Dec. 17, 2026 through April 8, 2027, adding another gateway for eastern Canada to the French Caribbean. EU Trade & Industry: EU ministers agreed to tighten when the bloc can suspend its carbon fee on imports, a move aimed at giving more certainty for low-carbon investment while keeping pressure on high-emissions goods. Local Jobs Under Pressure: In Saint Martin, the union says the closure of the former Secrets Hotel (Saint Martin Beach Resort) has become a “human catastrophe,” alleging the shutdown was used to justify large-scale job cuts despite no formal closure order. Marine Protection Push: France announced three new marine protection zones, including one in Guadeloupe to safeguard coral reefs and sea turtles, lifting protected waters to 14.68% and targeting 14.8% by year-end. Regional Connectivity Deals: New interline agreements involving LIAT and Air Caraïbes (plus other Caribbean partners) aim to make island-hopping easier with single-ticket journeys and through-checked baggage. Energy Storage Costs Watch: France’s energy regulator picked Corsica storage projects and noted battery costs are falling, with costs lower than earlier rounds in Guadeloupe and other islands. Caribbean Spotlight in Global Culture: A report argues the Caribbean could capture more value from film and TV production, pointing to talent and production capacity as the base for a stronger media hub.
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