AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHumanitarian Solidarity: Martinique’s Department of Equity, Social Justice, Gender and Older Persons received nearly 4,000 recycled pairs of eyewear, coordinated with Lions Clubs International, the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association and Saint Lucia’s consulate—frames collected via school recycling in Rivière-Salée to support visually impaired people in Saint Lucia. Culture & Travel (Martinique on the itinerary): Celebrity chef Rachel Hargrove (Below Deck) will host a December 13–20, 2026 “Culinary Collection” sailing on Emerald Sakara, with stops including Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Barthélemy. History & Rights (France/Caribbean impact): France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the slavery-era Code Noir, a 1685 law that treated enslaved people as “movable property,” with the Senate next. Regional Connectivity: St. Kitts tourism minister Marsha Henderson says Caribbean Airlines withdrew service without consulting the government, while officials seek a new airline partner. Arts & Identity: A profile highlights Martinicans’ frustration with “France/là-bas” and the feeling of exile in education, alongside local youth eager for Guadeloupean artists performing in Martinique. Regional Trade Links: Saint Lucia is pushing stronger trade, investment and cultural cooperation with Martinique as a gateway to EU exports, via meetings with a French delegation.
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