AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth & Trade in the Caribbean: Martinique’s health minister Dr Frank Anthony says an oncology centre on the island is ready to supply Guyana with radioactive drugs (isotopes) to treat certain cancers, following discussions with Guyanese doctors. Regional Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes have launched interline agreements to let passengers book combined itineraries on one ticket, with baggage checked through—linking Eastern Caribbean routes with Guadeloupe, Martinique and French Guiana, and onward to Paris-Orly. Aviation Partnerships: Winair’s interline deal with U.S. carrier Contour Airlines took effect May 5, aiming to make island-to-island travel less costly and time-consuming by improving connections through a single itinerary. Public Health Accountability: France’s National Assembly has voted unanimously to recognise the state’s “share of responsibility” in the chlordecone scandal affecting Guadeloupe and Martinique, tied to long-term health and environmental harm. Legal & Historical Reckoning: France also moved to repeal the Code Noir, a slavery-era law that had never been formally removed from French law—an important symbolic step for the Caribbean overseas territories. Business & Investment: First Rock Real Estate Investments plans an additional public offering to fund property acquisitions and working capital, targeting growth in recurring rental income.
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