AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCode Noir Repeal: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously (254-0) to formally repeal the 1685 Code Noir, the slavery-era decree that treated enslaved people as “movable property,” nearly 180 years after slavery was abolished—an emotional step championed by Guadeloupe MP Max Mathiasin, with debate also touching on the question of reparations. Air Connectivity Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal starting June 1, letting travelers book one ticket with checked baggage through between Eastern Caribbean islands and French Caribbean routes (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana) plus connections to Paris. Regional Air Shock: In St. Kitts and Nevis, Tourism Minister Marsha Henderson said Caribbean Airlines withdrew from the federation’s route without prior consultation, while officials move to secure an alternative partner to protect connectivity. Health Alert: French authorities reported 92 imported mosquito-borne cases in May (mostly dengue), all linked to travel abroad, as the tiger mosquito remains active across many departments. Guadeloupe in Sports: Guadeloupean sprinter Melanie Roland won the NCAA D-II 400m title, capping a standout season for her team. Local Travel Interest: A new Air France A320 “Guadeloupe connection” route via Miami highlights island-hopping links between the French overseas department and the U.S.
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