AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChlordecone Compensation Moves Forward: France has put into force a law formally recognizing the State’s responsibility for long-term chlordecone pollution in Guadeloupe and Martinique, opening the way to discussions on compensation for victims; the government has one year to report to Parliament on extending existing schemes to illnesses linked to pesticide exposure, with funding tied in part to an added levy on tobacco products. Marine Protection Boost: On World Oceans Day, France announced three new strictly protected marine zones, raising the share of protected waters to 14.68%, including coral reef protections in Guadeloupe for sea turtles; strict rules restrict fishing, extraction and heavily limit tourism in the designated areas. Sargassum Management Cooperation: A Virgin Islands deputy secretary said the territory can draw practical lessons from an OECS-EU study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe focused on sargassum interception, collection, monitoring and productive use to support public health, coastal resilience and tourism. Local Culture & Inclusion: Guadeloupe’s inaugural Kréyòl Pride is set for late July in Basse-Terre, aiming to unite LGBTQIA+ people, locals and allies, with organizers working alongside the new Maison des Diversités et de l’Inclusion. Tourism Branding via Stamps: La Poste and the Saint Martin Tourism Office launched a “Destination Saint Martin” collector stamp book, with a print run shared between Saint Martin and Guadeloupe and books sold in euros.
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