AGP Executive Report

Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement letting passengers book one itinerary on a single ticket with through-checked baggage, easing transfers across the English, French and Dutch Caribbean and onward to Paris-Orly. New Routes for Guadeloupe: LIAT Air will launch a direct Guadeloupe–Jamaica service from July 14, with flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay timed to support the July Reggae Festival and boost tourism and local business. Aviation Market Pressure: UK freight airline European Cargo Limited entered administration, ending operations and putting 178 jobs at risk, citing financial strain from reduced flying activity and fuel costs. Telecom Investment in the Region: Flow says it has invested over US$1 million in network upgrades in Dominica to tackle mobile interference traced to a Guadeloupe operator, with equipment due to arrive mid-June. Maritime & Trade Integration: The EU-backed KARULINK project held its first steering committee in Guadeloupe to plan new passenger routes and improve inter-island mobility for tourism and commerce. Health & Accountability: France’s parliament adopted a bill recognizing the state’s share of responsibility in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, setting decontamination and compensation goals. Legal Training for Businesses: OHADAC–CARO will launch arbitration and ADR training in June to strengthen access to economic justice across the Eastern Caribbean, including Guadeloupe.

Regional Aviation & Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement letting passengers book one ticket with through-checked baggage across English, French and Dutch Caribbean networks, linking LIAT’s Antigua hub with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus onward connections to Paris-Orly. New Route for Tourism: LIAT Air will launch a direct Guadeloupe–Jamaica service from July 14, with flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay twice weekly, timed to support Jamaica’s July Reggae Festival. Telecom Investment: Flow says it has invested over US$1 million in specialised network upgrades to eliminate mobile interference affecting northern Dominica, attributing the disruption to an external operator in Guadeloupe. Legal & Business Justice: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and OECS will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR to strengthen access to economic justice for businesses and investors across the Eastern Caribbean, including Guadeloupe. Public Health & Accountability: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to recognize the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone (Kepone) scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, backing decontamination goals and compensation work while setting up a remediation assessment mission. Maritime Integration: Caribbean partners met in Guadeloupe to advance KARULINK, an EU-backed project to improve passenger and freight mobility via new maritime routes, better transport intermodality, and more sustainable options.

Regional Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book one ticket across both networks, with through-checked baggage and fewer transfer frictions—linking LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean hub at V.C. Bird (Antigua) to Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus onward connections to Paris-Orly. New Route Boost: LIAT Air announced a direct twice-weekly service between Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) and Jamaica (Montego Bay) starting July 14, timed to support the Reggae Festival and improve tourism and business travel. Mobile Network Fix in the Region: Flow says it invested over US$1 million in specialised upgrades to address mobile interference in northern Dominica, which it traced to external interference originating from a mobile operator in Guadeloupe. Maritime Integration in the Caribbean: Partners of the EU-backed KARULINK project met in Guadeloupe to plan feasibility work for new passenger routes, better transport intermodality, and more sustainable mobility for tourism and commerce. Health & Liability Politics: France’s parliament adopted a bill acknowledging the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone (Kepone) scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, setting decontamination and compensation goals while keeping reparations tied to further legal work. Legal Access for Businesses: OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and OECS will launch training in arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, including Guadeloupe, to strengthen predictable dispute resolution for investors and firms. Environment & Jobs: An OECS delegation visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and explore value-added uses for the seaweed, supported by EU and OECS programmes. Sports Talent (Guadeloupe Link): Guadeloupe international Taïryk Arconte of Rodez is reportedly on Celtic’s radar, alongside Auxerre and Millwall, as clubs weigh summer moves.

Regional Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement letting passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket with through-checked baggage, linking LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean network (via Antigua) with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana plus its Paris-Orly long-haul. New Route for Tourism & Trade: LIAT Air will launch a direct Guadeloupe–Jamaica service from July 14, with flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay timed to support Jamaica’s 2026 Reggae Festival and boost visitor flows. Telecom Investment in the Region: Flow says it invested over US$1 million in specialised network upgrades in northern Dominica to address mobile interference traced to an operator in Guadeloupe, with equipment due to arrive mid-June. Legal & Business Climate: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO Centre) in Guadeloupe will launch June 10 training with the OECS to strengthen arbitration and ADR access for Eastern Caribbean businesses and investors. Health & Accountability: France’s parliament adopted a bill acknowledging the state’s share of responsibility in the chlordecone (Kepone) pesticide scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, setting decontamination and compensation goals. Symbolic Justice on Slavery Law: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, removing a slavery-era legal framework that had remained on the books.

Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket with through-checked baggage, linking LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean network (via Antigua) with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus onward connections to Paris-Orly. New Route for Tourism & Trade: LIAT Air will launch a direct Guadeloupe–Jamaica service from July 14, with flights between Pointe-à-Pitre and Montego Bay timed to support Jamaica’s 2026 Reggae Festival. Maritime Integration: Caribbean partners met in Guadeloupe for the KARULINK project steering committee, aiming to expand regular passenger routes, improve transport intermodality, and develop greener maritime links under EU INTERREG funding. Public Health & Accountability: France’s National Assembly adopted a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, setting goals for decontamination and compensation work. Digital & Mobile Networks: Flow says it invested over US$1 million in Dominica network upgrades to eliminate mobile interference traced to an operator in Guadeloupe. Legal & Business Justice: The OHADAC–CARO arbitration training programme is set to launch June 10 in collaboration with the OECS to strengthen dispute resolution for regional businesses and investors.

Regional Connectivity Push: Guadeloupe hosted the first Steering Committee of the EU-backed KARULINK project, bringing together Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis and Guadeloupe to plan new maritime routes, better intermodal links, and more sustainable transport for people and goods. Aviation for Business & Tourism: LIAT Air will launch direct flights between Guadeloupe and Jamaica on July 14 (Pointe-à-Pitre–Montego Bay twice weekly), while LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal to sell one ticket with through-checked baggage across Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana and the wider Eastern Caribbean network. Health & Accountability: France’s Parliament adopted a bill recognizing the State’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone (Kepone) scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, aiming at decontamination, research priorities, and support for fishermen and farmers. Legal Access for Investors: OHADAC’s CARO Centre and the OECS will launch training on arbitration and ADR in the Eastern Caribbean on June 10, including Guadeloupe, to improve dispute resolution for businesses and investors. Telecom Upgrade in the Region: Flow says it invested over US$1 million to fix mobile interference in northern Dominica, tracing the disruption to a mobile operator in Guadeloupe. Justice & History: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the slavery-era Code Noir, a symbolic but major legal clean-up tied to colonial legacies in the French Caribbean.

Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly has unanimously adopted a bill recognizing the state’s “share of responsibility” for the health, environmental and economic harm caused by chlordecone (Kepone) in Guadeloupe and Martinique, where over 90% of adults are contaminated; the law sets decontamination goals and compensation work, while an interministerial mission is set to assess remediation needs. Regional Aviation Boost: LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to sell single-ticket itineraries with through-checked baggage across their combined networks, linking Guadeloupe/Martinique/French Guiana with the Eastern Caribbean and onward to Europe via Paris-Orly. New Direct Route: LIAT Air will launch direct flights between Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) and Jamaica (Montego Bay) from July 14, with two weekly departures each way, timed ahead of Jamaica’s 2026 Reggae Festival. Legal Access for Business: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and the OECS will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to make dispute resolution more predictable for investors and firms. Sargassum Value Chains: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study sargassum management and develop value-added uses, supported by the EU and OECS. Air France Niche Service: Air France continues an unusual Miami–Pointe-à-Pitre Airbus A320 route as part of its island-hopping network connecting the US with French Caribbean departments and beyond.

Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to let passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage across Guadeloupe/Martinique/French Guiana and the wider Eastern Caribbean, with onward links to Paris-Orly. New Direct Route: LIAT Air will launch a twice-weekly direct service between Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) and Jamaica (Montego Bay) from July 14, timed to support the Reggae Festival and boost tourism spending. Telecom Investment: Flow says it invested over US$1 million in specialised network upgrades to tackle mobile interference in northern Dominica, blaming external interference originating from a mobile operator in Guadeloupe. Chlordecone Accountability: France’s National Assembly adopted a bill acknowledging the State’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone health and environmental scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, with an inspection mission planned to assess remediation options. Legal Access for Businesses: OHADAC’s CARO arbitration centre and the OECS will launch training on arbitration and ADR in the Eastern Caribbean, including Guadeloupe, to improve dispute resolution for investors and firms. Sargassum Value Chains: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management and develop value-added applications, supported by the EU.

Aviation & Tourism Boost: LIAT Air will launch a twice-weekly direct service between Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) and Jamaica (Montego Bay) from July 14, 2026, with flights on Tuesdays/Saturdays and Wednesdays/Sundays, timed ahead of Jamaica’s 2026 Reggae Festival to support visitor arrivals and local business activity. Regional Connectivity Deal: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement letting passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage across networks that include Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus LIAT’s wider Eastern Caribbean links into Europe via Paris-Orly. Public Health & Accountability: French Parliament has adopted a bill acknowledging the State’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, citing contamination affecting over 90% of adults, while an inspection mission is set to assess remediation measures. Business & Investment Justice: OHADAC’s CARO Regional Arbitration Centre and the OECS will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR to strengthen access to economic justice for regional businesses and investors. Environment & Circular Economy: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study sargassum management and value-added uses supported by the EU.

Air Connectivity: Air France is keeping an unusual Miami–Pointe-à-Pitre link alive with Airbus A320 flights up to five times weekly in peak season, part of an island-hopping network that reaches Martinique and French Guiana before continuing to Brazil; the route now flies direct after Air France suspended a Port-au-Prince stop tied to Haiti security and an FAA ban. Regional Aviation Deals: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline agreement to let passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage, connecting Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana with LIAT’s wider Eastern Caribbean network and onward links to Paris-Orly. Legal & Economic Justice: The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and the OECS will launch June 10 training on arbitration and ADR across the Eastern Caribbean, aiming to make dispute resolution more predictable and accessible for businesses and investors. Environment-to-Value: An OECS delegation is visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe (June 1–4) to study sargassum management and develop value-added uses, supported by the EU and OECS. Health & Accountability: France’s National Assembly backed state responsibility for chlordecone (Kepone) harm in Guadeloupe and Martinique, citing long-term health, environmental and economic damage. Historical Governance: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir slavery-era law (now headed to the Senate), a symbolic but long-awaited step for Guadeloupe and other overseas territories tied to the decree.

Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline agreement to make Caribbean travel easier, with single-ticket booking and through-checked baggage. The deal links LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean network (including Antigua) with Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, plus Air Caraïbes’ long-haul connection to Paris Orly. Regional Justice & Business Climate: OHADAC’s CARO Regional Arbitration Centre, with the OECS, will launch training on arbitration and ADR on 10 June 2026, co-financed by AFD, aiming to strengthen dispute resolution for businesses and investors across the Eastern Caribbean (including Guadeloupe and Martinique). Local Impact of Network Shifts: Caribbean Airlines’ pullback from St Kitts and Nevis is tied to financial losses, and the tourism minister says the government wasn’t consulted—raising concerns for travellers and regional commuters. Legal & Historical Reckoning: In France, lawmakers voted unanimously to repeal the 1685 Code Noir, a slavery-era law that treated enslaved people as “movable property,” a symbolic step that still leaves reparations unresolved. Guadeloupe Link: The Code Noir repeal is backed by Guadeloupe MP Max Mathiasin, underscoring the overseas department’s role in pushing for formal legal change.

Regional Legal Capacity: The OHADAC–CARO Centre, with the OECS, will officially launch June 10 in the Eastern Caribbean the “OHADAC–CARO training Programmes” on arbitration and ADR, co-financed by France’s AFD and backed by Interreg Caribbean VI, aiming to make dispute resolution more predictable and accessible for businesses and investors across islands including Guadeloupe. Aviation Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement starting June 1, letting passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage, linking Air Caraïbes services from Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana with LIAT’s wider Eastern Caribbean network and onward connections to Europe. French Overseas Business Climate: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the slavery-era “Code Noir,” a symbolic but important legal clean-up that also requires reporting on the lasting effects of colonial law on racism and discrimination—an issue that directly touches Guadeloupe as part of France’s overseas departments. Health Procurement: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will hold a May 28–29 workshop in Saint Lucia to strengthen access to safe medicines and health technologies, including pooled procurement and better supply-chain planning for OECS member states.

Colonial Reckoning in France: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the 1685 Code Noir, the slavery-era decree that treated enslaved people as “movable property.” The move is largely symbolic but emotionally charged, with Guadeloupe lawmaker Max Mathiasin and Martinique MP Steevy Gustave highlighting the need for remembrance and recognition; the bill now heads to the Senate, and lawmakers stopped short of adding reparations. Regional Aviation Shock: Caribbean Airlines’ pullback is reshaping connectivity for the Eastern Caribbean, including reduced service to Martinique and Guadeloupe and a St. Kitts withdrawal that officials say happened without consultation; the airline says it’s restructuring after route losses. Connectivity Boost via Interline: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal starting June 1, letting passengers book one ticket with through-checked baggage across networks spanning the Caribbean and onward to Paris-Orly. Guadeloupe Link in Global News: A Guadeloupe-to-Miami Air France route featuring an Airbus A320 underscores how the island’s status as a French overseas department keeps it tied into broader travel and business flows. Health Procurement in the OECS: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene a workshop in Saint Lucia to strengthen access to medicines and health technologies, focusing on pooled procurement and supply chain reliability.

Aviation & Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines’ network shake-up is hitting the region hard: St. Kitts and Nevis says it wasn’t consulted before the carrier’s withdrawal, while Trinidad and Tobago points to route losses and a restructuring that also cuts frequencies to Martinique and Guadeloupe. Regional Market Rewiring: In parallel, LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have signed an interline deal starting June 1, letting passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage—aimed at easing the “disjointed journey” across English- and French-speaking Caribbean links. Policy & Governance: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the slavery-era “Code Noir,” a symbolic but long-awaited legal cleanup tied to colonial history; the bill now heads to the Senate. Local Justice & Finance: In Guadeloupe, French authorities approved the extradition of a U.S. man accused of a $46 million cryptocurrency fraud, following his arrest in Saint-Martin. Health Systems: PAHO/WHO and OECS-PPS will convene in Saint Lucia to strengthen access to safe medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states via coordinated procurement and supply planning.

Regional Aviation Shake-Up: Caribbean Airlines is cutting routes from June 1, including withdrawals from Dominica and St Kitts and Nevis, plus reduced service to Martinique and Guadeloupe—sparking concerns for tourism and business travel. Government Pushback: In St Kitts and Nevis, Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson says the government was not consulted before the pullout, while officials move to secure alternative airline capacity. Connectivity Deal: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement effective June 1, letting passengers book on one ticket with through-checked baggage across networks spanning Eastern Caribbean islands and Air Caraïbes’ French overseas routes. Crypto Justice in Guadeloupe: French authorities approved the extradition of John Daghita, accused in the U.S. of a $46 million cryptocurrency fraud, after his arrest in Saint-Martin. French Legal Reform with Local Links: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the Code Noir slavery-era law; Guadeloupe MP Max Mathiasin backed the measure, while the Senate still must approve.

Regional Air Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines is cutting routes and frequencies from June 1, discontinuing services to Dominica and St Kitts & Nevis and the Ogle–Suriname corridor, while reducing flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe to twice weekly—moves tied to route losses and a push for a more sustainable network. Interline Deal: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to sell combined itineraries on one ticket with through-checked baggage, linking Air Caraïbes’ Guadeloupe/Martinique/French Guiana network to LIAT’s Eastern Caribbean routes and onward connections to Paris-Orly. Guadeloupe in French Politics: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the slavery-era “Code Noir,” a symbolic but long-awaited legal cleanup that still requires Senate approval; Guadeloupe MP Max Mathiasin backed the measure while debates on reparations continue. Justice Case (Crypto): French authorities approved the extradition of John Daghita from Saint-Martin to the United States over an alleged $46m cryptocurrency fraud. Local Angle: A Guadeloupe-born architect, Elodie Postel, is expanding her workforce recruitment venture SOS Archis into Atlantic Canada with a Halifax launch event.