AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoReparatory justice pressure: President Emmanuel Macron faces growing calls to launch a formal process on how France should address the legacy of centuries of enslavement, as he prepares a major speech marking 25 years since France recognized the slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity. Martinique court spotlight: In Fort-de-France, the trial over a massive CTM embezzlement case finally opens Monday, with six defendants accused of siphoning more than €3.2 million in disability aid through falsified files and forged transfers, including alleged luxury spending. Tourism & air links: Nevis is pushing harder on regional partnerships and air connectivity, with the Premier promoting Nevis at “Saveurs Caraibes” in St Barth and signaling collaboration with Guadeloupe and Martinique. Caribbean business & culture: Destination distilling is gaining momentum, with rum producers like Curaçao’s AnnaBay Club leaning into tourism experiences; meanwhile, Grenada keeps racking up international wins, including gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. Aviation shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after its license was revoked following a safety audit, leaving fewer flight options across the French Caribbean.
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