AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRhum agricole deal: Campari Group has confirmed the sale of its Martinique agricole rum portfolio (BBS, behind Trois Rivières, La Mauny and Duquesne) to French private-industry buyer Les Bienheureux, pending SAFER approval tied to agricultural land transfers in Rivière-Pilote. Aviation tax challenge: The Dutch Council of State has questioned a proposed aviation tax that could treat Martinique and Saint Barthélemy as higher-tax destinations than Sint Maarten, despite similar distances from Amsterdam—differences driven by legal status. Tourism & stays: Le Domaine des Bulles in Le Vauclin is drawing attention with just four transparent “bubble” rooms, each with its own outdoor space, breakfast and wellness—an unusual Martinique lodging concept. Regional connectivity push: The U.S. State Department is backing a submarine-cable initiative for the Caribbean and Central America, urging governments to use “trusted” providers and offering legal and technical help to protect critical infrastructure. Culture exchange: Dominica’s Waitukubuli Artist Association says Martinican visual artist JKing (Kevin Jérémie) completed a three-week residency focused on climate resilience, biodiversity and cultural identity, including workshops and a permanent mural. Environment watch: Jamaica-linked reporting highlights plastic waste washing in from other islands, with stakeholders calling for region-wide collaboration to trace and reduce the flow.
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