AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCARICOM Integration Push: Martinique has officially taken its seat in CARICOM as an associate member for the first time, ending a decade-long process and opening the door for businesses and financing to “come on board.” Regional Cooperation Deal: On July 7, Martinique and Barbados signed a landmark cooperation agreement on the sidelines of the CARICOM summit, targeting education, health, tourism, trade facilitation, fisheries, culture, sport, vocational training and disaster risk management. Security Agenda: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged a more coordinated Caribbean security approach beyond policing, linking maritime protection, cybersecurity, food/energy security and climate resilience. Sargassum to Opportunity: OECS is studying Martinique and Guadeloupe’s sargassum response to cut impacts and explore turning the seaweed into economic products. EU-Diplomacy: The EU’s new ambassador to the OECS presented credentials to OECS Director General Didacus Jules, reaffirming support for regional integration. Visa Rules Watch: France published conditions for visa-free entry to its overseas territories, naming only one African country eligible under specific requirements. Tourism & Trade Winds: Oceania Cruises is expanding Caribbean sailings with longer itineraries and shore excursions including banana plantation visits in Martinique.
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