AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChlordecone Justice Closure: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending prospects for criminal accountability in one of the Caribbean’s worst environmental health scandals, despite acknowledgements of “health scandal” and lasting harm. Public Health & Toxic Exposure: The ruling follows decades of legal action over the pesticide used on banana plantations from 1972 to 1993, with claims that more than 90% of adults in the two islands were contaminated. Regional Resilience Focus: OECS leaders marked 45 years of regional integration in Antigua and Barbuda, emphasizing stronger cooperation and implementation—an angle that matters for health, disaster readiness, and cross-island support. Caribbean Wellness Travel: Aman at Sea opened reservations for Amangati’s first Caribbean season (Nov. 21, 2027–Jan. 2, 2028), with itineraries calling at islands including Guadeloupe, and a wellness-led Atlantic crossing repositioning via Antigua.
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