AGP Executive Report

France–OECS Diplomacy: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her credentials, reaffirming cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training and innovation—highlighting that nearly 800,000 French nationals live in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake struck east of Antigua and Barbuda at 7:19 a.m. (10 km deep), felt in Pointe-à-Pitre and other nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage. Regional Seismic Debate: After deadly quakes in Venezuela and strong tremors elsewhere, online “end of days” claims spread, but scientists say the events are not linked and that earthquakes happen frequently worldwide. Aviation & Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, starting with small aircraft and aiming to expand routes and capacity, including interest in links to Guadeloupe and Martinique. Route du Rhum Build-Up: Gitana 18’s foiling trimaran continues sea trials off Lorient as the team prepares for the Route du Rhum—Destination Guadeloupe next autumn.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study finds chlordecone still in the blood of 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above the reference threshold—raising concerns for long-term exposure since the pesticide was used on banana plantations until 1993. Regional Diplomacy: France and the OECS formalized a renewed diplomatic bond, with Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presenting her credentials and both sides prioritizing climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, and innovation—highlighting the close ties of nearly 800,000 French nationals living in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded east of Antigua and Barbuda and felt in Pointe-à-Pitre and across the region, with no immediate reports of damage. Air Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport starting July 1, starting with small aircraft and aiming to expand routes and capacity. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia say Flow’s outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re pushing for a detailed report and resilience upgrades.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study finds chlordecone still detectable in most adults in Guadeloupe (81.3%) and Martinique (85.5%), with about one in six above the health threshold—raising renewed alarm over long-lasting contamination in soils, rivers and coastal areas. Regional Diplomacy: France and the OECS formalized a renewed diplomatic bond with the accreditation of Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and innovation—especially given nearly 800,000 French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia demanded a detailed report from Flow after a “crisis-level” outage; preliminary findings point to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, with plans to add alternative routes and fibre paths. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake east of Antigua and Barbuda was felt in Guadeloupe and across the region, with no immediate reports of damage. Local Sports: A Micoud teenager, Ethan Renéau, was selected for a boxing team heading to Guadeloupe for a national gala. Aviation & Tourism Links: Fly Dutch Caribbean will start operating from Grand Case Airport on July 1, and Air Canada continues expanding Caribbean routes while upgrading lounge services.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone traces remain widespread in the French West Indies, with 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still testing positive, and about one in six above the health threshold. Legal Closure: Separately, France’s Paris Court of Appeal confirmed the dismissal of a landmark criminal case over chlordecone, effectively ending a long fight for criminal accountability. Telecom Disruption Watch: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’ve requested a detailed report while urging backup communication plans. Regional Diplomacy: France and the OECS formalized renewed ties with Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and innovation. Air Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will start operating from Grand Case Airport on July 1, with plans to expand routes and aircraft capacity. Earthquake Update: A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded east of Antigua and felt across parts of the French islands, including Guadeloupe, with no immediate damage reported. Sports—Guadeloupe Connection: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, stepping up from French Ligue 2.

Telecom Fallout in the Eastern Caribbean: Dominica and St Lucia regulators say Flow’s near-19-hour outage (June 21-22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’ve asked for a detailed report while urging customers to set up backup communication plans. Regional Diplomacy: The OECS formalized a renewed diplomatic bond with France as Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presented her credentials, with leaders pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and connectivity. Chlordecone Health Update: A new Public Health France study reports chlordecone traces in 81.3% of Guadeloupe adults and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above the reference threshold—while legal accountability for victims was effectively closed by a court decision. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded east of Antigua and felt in Guadeloupe and nearby islands; scientists warn “end of days” claims don’t match how seismic activity works. Local Air Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will start operating from Grand Case Airport July 1, aiming to expand links to the Dutch Caribbean. Guadeloupe in Sports: Millwall signed Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte from Rodez, adding a new attacking option.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone still contaminates 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above the health threshold—while a French appeals court has also upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case, closing the door on accountability. Telecom Disruption Watch: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia are pressing Flow for a detailed report after a near-19-hour outage linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers to set up backup communication plans. France–OECS Diplomatic Push: OECS and France formalized a renewed partnership with Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education and connectivity. Regional Earthquake Alerts: A magnitude 4.2 quake was reported east of Antigua and felt in Pointe-à-Pitre and across nearby islands, with no immediate damage reported. Air Access at Grand Case: Fly Dutch Caribbean will start operating from Grand Case Airport on July 1, aiming to expand regional links to Saba, Statia and potentially Curaçao.

Diplomacy & Regional Cooperation: France has renewed its ties with the OECS by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with leaders pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility and innovation. Earthquakes Across the Region: A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded east of Antigua and Barbuda and was felt in Guadeloupe (Point-à-Pitre), Dominica and Antigua, with no immediate reports of damage. Public Health in Guadeloupe & Martinique: A new study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread, with detectable traces in 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique, and about one in six above health thresholds. Telecom Reliability: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia are pressing Flow for a detailed report after a major outage, saying preliminary findings point to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and urging backup communication plans. OECS Leadership: The OECS Authority marked its 45th anniversary and shifted chairmanship to Gaston Browne, calling for an “OECS renaissance” and faster implementation of shared goals. Aviation & Cargo: St Vincent announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, aiming to boost trade and help farmers export, including links to Guadeloupe.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with 81.3% and 85.5% of adults respectively still showing traces in their blood, and about one in six above the health reference threshold. Justice Closed in Chlordecone Case: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a landmark criminal case, effectively ending criminal accountability after more than 20 years. Regional Diplomacy: France and the OECS strengthened ties as Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris presented her credentials, with cooperation priorities including climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, and innovation. OECS Leadership Push: At the OECS 45th anniversary and 78th Authority meeting, leaders called for an “OECS renaissance” under new chair Gaston Browne, stressing bold implementation of shared goals. Telecom Disruption Aftermath: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia are asking Flow for a detailed report after a major outage linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and urging backup communication plans. Earthquake Reminder: A magnitude 4.2 quake was felt in Guadeloupe and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage.

Diplomatic Boost: France has formally renewed its ties with the OECS by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with leaders pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility and innovation. Regional Governance: The OECS marked its 45th anniversary and launched an “OECS renaissance” push as chairmanship shifted to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne, stressing bolder, faster implementation of shared goals. Chlordecone Fallout: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case tied to chlordecone, a pesticide that still leaves most adults in Guadeloupe and Martinique with detectable traces, keeping pressure on accountability and health protections. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia say Flow’s outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers to plan backups while Flow works on stronger network resilience. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded east of Antigua and Barbuda and felt in parts of Guadeloupe, with no immediate reports of damage. Sports—Guadeloupean Talent: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, taking a step up to the Championship.

OECS–France Diplomacy: France has renewed its ties with the OECS by accrediting Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris, with both sides pointing to shared priorities like climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, and innovation. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded east of Antigua and felt in Guadeloupe’s Point-à-Pitre and across the Leeward Islands; no damage or injuries were reported. Chlordecone Health Fallout: A French appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a major chlordecone criminal case, while a new study says contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with many adults still testing positive. Connectivity & Telecoms: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia urged backup communication plans after a Flow outage traced to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua. Regional Integration: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with a new chairmanship taking over at the 78th meeting. Local Sports: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, stepping up to the English Championship.

OECS–France Diplomacy: France has accredited Ambassador Marie-Noëlle Duris to the OECS, underlining fresh cooperation on climate resilience, public health, maritime security, education mobility, French language training, and connectivity—backed by partners like AFD and Expertise France, with nearly 800,000 French residents in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake east of Antigua and Barbuda was felt in Guadeloupe’s Point-à-Pitre and across the region, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Connectivity Disruption: Telecom regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia urged backup communication plans after a Flow outage left customers offline for nearly 19 hours; Flow blamed a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua and says it’s working to strengthen network resilience. Chlordecone Health Update: A new study reports chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with over 80% of adults still showing traces in blood and a significant share above health thresholds. Regional Leadership: OECS marked its 45th anniversary and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with new chair Gaston Browne pushing bold, transformative implementation.

OECS-France Diplomacy: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her credentials to OECS chief Dr. Didacus Jules, pledging deeper cooperation on climate resilience, environment, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—highlighting the shared ties of French nationals across Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Regional Governance: At the OECS Authority’s 78th meeting marking 45 years of integration, chairmanship shifted to Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne, who called for an “OECS renaissance” with bold, fast implementation. Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with 81.3% and 85.5% of adults respectively showing traces in blood, and about one in six above reference thresholds; meanwhile, France’s appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a major criminal case. Telecom Disruption: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia urged customers to plan backups after a Flow outage left many without service for nearly 19 hours, with Flow blaming a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake east of Antigua and Barbuda was felt in Guadeloupe (Point-à-Pitre) and across nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage. Aviation/Trade: Fly Dutch Caribbean will start operating from Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to connect the Dutch Caribbean (Saba/Statia and possibly Curaçao) and build links toward Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 4.2 quake hit the Caribbean Friday at 7:19 a.m. (10 km deep), felt in Point-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), Roseau, St John’s and nearby islands, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s nearly 19-hour outage (June 21-22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging customers and businesses to plan backup communications. Chlordecone Update: A new French Public Health France study finds chlordecone still in the blood of 81.3% of Guadeloupe adults and 85.5% in Martinique, with about one in six above health reference thresholds; meanwhile, a Paris appeals court has upheld dismissal of a long-running criminal case. Local Sports & Talent: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, and the OECS marks its 45th anniversary with a push for stronger regional cooperation. Aviation & Travel: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, starting small but aiming to expand routes and capacity.

Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with 81.3% of adults in Guadeloupe and 85.5% in Martinique still showing traces in their blood, and about one in six above the health reference threshold. Justice System Update: France’s Court of Appeal has also confirmed the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over chlordecone, closing the door to criminal accountability after years of proceedings. Telecom Disruption in the Region: Flow customers in Dominica and Saint Lucia were hit by a major outage lasting nearly 19 hours, with regulators saying the fault was on a fibre route linking Guadeloupe and Antigua, and urging backup communication plans. Regional Integration Push: OECS leaders marked the organisation’s 45th anniversary and called for an “OECS renaissance,” with new chairmanship passing to Gaston Browne. Prison Overcrowding in Guadeloupe: Baie-Mahault prison is under severe strain, holding 802 people against a 450 capacity, with unions warning of rising violence and worsening conditions. Air Connectivity: Fly Dutch Caribbean will operate from Grand Case Airport from July 1, aiming to reopen links to the Dutch Caribbean and support regional routes. Sports—Local Spotlight: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, stepping up to the Championship on a long-term deal.

Prison Overcrowding in Guadeloupe: Baie-Mahault penitentiary is under severe strain, with 802 inmates recorded on June 16 against a theoretical capacity of 450, pushing cells far beyond design limits and raising fears of more violence, higher tensions with guards, and worsening working conditions. Chlordecone Health Fallout: A new Public Health France study says chlordecone contamination remains widespread in Guadeloupe and Martinique, with 81.3% and 85.5% of adults respectively still showing traces in their blood, and about one in six above health reference thresholds. Legal Closure on Chlordecone Case: France’s Paris Court of Appeal has confirmed the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over chlordecone, effectively ending criminal accountability after more than 20 years. Regional Connectivity Disruption: Telecom regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s outage (linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua) lasted nearly 19 hours, and they’re urging customers to plan backup communication options. Caribbean Luxury Travel: Aman at Sea opened bookings for Amangati’s first Caribbean season (Nov. 21, 2027–Jan. 2, 2028), with itineraries calling in Guadeloupe’s Îles des Saintes among other Antilles stops. Sport—Guadeloupean Talent Abroad: Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte has signed for Millwall, taking a step up to the Championship after scoring 14 goals for Rodez last season.

Chlordecone Accountability Closed: France’s Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over chlordecone contamination, a blow for victims in Guadeloupe and Martinique after decades of legal fights. Public Health Impact: A new Public Health France study says 81.3% of Guadeloupe adults and 85.5% in Martinique still show traces in their blood, with about one in six above health thresholds. Telecom Disruption Fallout: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s outage (June 21–22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re urging backup communication plans while Flow reviews resilience. Prison Overcrowding in Guadeloupe: Baie-Mahault prison hit 802 inmates against a 450 capacity, with unions warning of violence, strained conditions, and calls for more alternatives to incarceration. Regional Integration Push: OECS leaders marked 45 years of cooperation, calling for an “OECS renaissance” focused on trade, connectivity, and resilience. Air Cargo Boost for the Region: St. Vincent announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, aiming to strengthen tourism supply chains and help farmers export. Guadeloupe Football News: Millwall signed Guadeloupe forward Tairyk Arconte from Rodez on a long-term deal.