AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChlordecone Compensation Move: France’s West Indies health scandal gets a new legal step as the State’s responsibility is now officially recognized, opening talks on extending compensation to victims whose illnesses are linked to pesticide exposure, with a one-year report to Parliament and funding via an extra levy on tobacco. Property Tax Deadline: Grenada’s Inland Revenue Division reminds property owners they can claim a 5% discount on 2026 property tax if they pay by June 30, while also urging hurricane-affected owners to file a notice of objection for reassessment. Fuel Prices Update: Retail prices for gasoline and diesel stay flat, while kerosene drops in Grenada; LPG cylinder and bulk prices also fall in several categories for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Rum Business News: Campari’s Trois Rivières (Martinique) refreshes its aged rum packaging with new bottle design and embossed heritage details; VO and Cellar Reserve are now in major French retail chains. G7 Ports Crackdown: G7 leaders launch a ports network to disrupt global drug trafficking, pairing stronger coordination with anti-money laundering and asset recovery efforts. Sargassum & Tourism Resilience: An OECS-EU study visit in Martinique and Guadeloupe highlights practical sargassum management approaches aimed at public health, coastal protection, tourism resilience and new economic uses. Nutrition Week (Grenada): National Nutrition Week runs June 21–27 under a cancer-prevention theme, with community events including food testing, health fairs and nutrition education sessions. Youth & Land Restoration: CYEN Grenada marks World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (June 17) with a focus on recognizing, respecting and restoring rangelands.
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