AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMartinique Finance: The Territorial Collectivity adopted a €69m recovery plan for 2027-2028 to tackle debt nearing €1bn, including tighter spending, selective staff reductions, grant adjustments, and asset sales, plus a new employer mobility levy to protect investment capacity. Tourism Leadership: Alexandre Ventadour was named tourism commissioner for the Martinique Tourism Authority, tasked with boosting the island’s international visibility and partnerships. Digital Connectivity: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway initiative into the development phase, targeting a Cayenne–Martinique–Guadeloupe fibre route with a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, aiming for service by end-2029. Regional Business & Trade: Saint-Martin’s Executive Council approved European education funding (€2.84m) and a projected €1.49m payment schedule in the Computech dispute, while continuing legal action over the final amount. Sports Tourism: Saint Lucia’s Republic Bank billfish tournament runs into its final day, using catch-and-release and drawing anglers from across the Caribbean and beyond. Culture & Economy: Global Black Pride faces renewed scrutiny over alleged unpaid consultants and unfunded scholarship promises, raising questions about how major events manage budgets and local representation.
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