AGP Executive Report

LGBTQ+ Rights Funding Crisis: Global Black Pride’s president says activists are being forced to “absorb the difference” as the group faces accusations of financial misdeeds, including claims it didn’t pay consultants and offered scholarships it couldn’t fund. Cardiovascular Health Watch: A new EU report says cardiovascular disease remains the top killer across the European Union, responsible for 1.6 million deaths in 2023, with many regions at or above the EU average. Local Wellness & Food Culture: A Trinbagonian baker is bringing French pastry techniques to local palates, highlighting how French methods can fit “keto-friendly” diets without needing special marketing. Caribbean Policy Pressure: Saint Lucia and other OECS states with Citizenship By Investment Programmes face a deadline to end them or risk losing visa-free access to the EU’s Schengen area. Caribbean Culture Loss: Tributes continue after the death of calypso legend “Birdie” (The Mighty Sparrow), with fellow artists and cultural leaders reflecting on his impact.

LGBTQ+ Rights & Funding: Global Black Pride in Paris is facing fresh backlash after activists say the organization didn’t pay consultants and offered scholarships it couldn’t fund, reigniting concerns that rights workers are expected to “absorb the difference.” Cardiovascular Health: New EU data from Eurostat reports cardiovascular diseases remain the top cause of death in the European Union, responsible for 1.6 million deaths in 2023 (32.5%), with many regions at or above the EU average. Local Wellness & Food: A Caribbean baker is bringing French pastry techniques to local palates, highlighting how French methods can fit “keto-friendly” diets without needing heavy marketing. Culture & Community Health: Guadeloupe is among places marking the European Day of Languages with events promoting learning and inclusion, including activities in local schools. Health Claims Watch: A report reviews soursop (graviola/guanabana) and notes several claimed benefits, but stresses that strong human research is still limited.

Cardiovascular Health Watch: New EU data from Eurostat says cardiovascular diseases drove 1.6 million deaths in 2023 (32.5% of all deaths), with many regions at or above the EU average—an urgent reminder for prevention and screening. Guadeloupe Identity & Wellness Culture: A feature on Guadeloupe’s Carnival morning in Basse-Terre links tradition, resilience, and the island’s ongoing reckoning with history—showing how culture and community shape wellbeing. Local Food & Nutrition Trend: A Trinbagonian baker’s French patisserie meets “keto-friendly” demand, arguing French techniques can fit health-conscious diets without needing to market them as such. Soursop Spotlight: A report reviews soursop (graviola/guanabana) and its proposed health benefits, noting that many claims still rely on limited human research. Travel & Wellness Getaway: Corendon is offering a one-time 14-day cruise from Bonaire on the Renaissance, with onboard wellness and fitness facilities and stops including Guadeloupe. Regional Mobility Policy: Saint Lucia and other OECS states face EU pressure to end Citizenship By Investment Programmes or risk losing visa-free Schengen access—raising concerns for Caribbean travel and residents’ planning.

Cardiovascular Health: A new EU snapshot from Eurostat says cardiovascular diseases drove 1.6 million deaths in 2023 (32.5% of all deaths), with many regions at or above the EU average—an urgent reminder for prevention and care planning. Wellness & Nutrition: Soursop (graviola/guanabana) is being promoted for six possible health benefits, but the report stresses that human proof is still limited, even as the fruit’s nutrients like vitamin C and potassium keep it in the spotlight. Local Culture & Identity: A feature on Guadeloupe links Carnival traditions like Mas a Kongo to memories of slavery and resistance, while also noting the island’s ongoing search for identity within French and EU systems. Travel & Recovery-Friendly Leisure: Corendon is offering a one-time 14-day cruise from Bonaire aboard the Renaissance, with onboard wellness and fitness facilities and stops including Guadeloupe. Sports & Community: Bermuda looks to bounce back in the Concacaf Nations League against Barbados after earlier defeats that included a loss to Guadeloupe.

Cardiovascular Health: New EU data shows cardiovascular disease is still the top killer in Europe, responsible for 1.6 million deaths in 2023 (32.5%), with many regions at or above the EU average—an urgent reminder for prevention and heart-health screening. Wellness & Nutrition: Soursop (graviola/guanabana) is being promoted for six possible health benefits, but experts stress that much of the support is based on limited research, so consumers should stay cautious and look for stronger human studies. Local Culture & Identity: A Guadeloupe feature highlights Carnival morning in Basse-Terre and Mas a Kongo—painted traditions tied to slavery and resistance—showing how the islands keep negotiating identity and history. Community & Language Learning: European Day of Languages events include activities in Guadeloupe, with a focus on learning, inclusion, and “Languages unite!” across schools and cultural groups. Travel & Onboard Wellness: Corendon is offering a one-off 14-day cruise from Bonaire on Dec. 26, with stops including Guadeloupe and a shipboard wellness and fitness center.

Cardiovascular Health Watch: New EU data shows cardiovascular disease is still the top killer in Europe, responsible for 1.6 million deaths in 2023 (32.5%), with many regions above the EU average—an urgent reminder for prevention and heart-health screening. Local Wellness & Food: Soursop (graviola/guanabana) is being promoted for “six” possible health benefits, but researchers stress that human proof is limited—so it’s a good moment for Guadeloupeans to treat claims with caution and stick to evidence-based nutrition. Guadeloupe Identity & Health Context: A feature on Guadeloupe’s Carnival and its history of resistance highlights how culture, community, and the legacy of slavery still shape everyday life on “European soil,” including access to the same health-care system seen in France. Community & Learning: The European Day of Languages is marked with events across Europe and in Guadeloupe, focusing on inclusion and participation—supporting wellbeing through connection and learning. Travel & Wellness: Corendon’s 14-day cruise from Bonaire includes Guadeloupe and a “modern wellness and fitness center,” appealing to readers planning active, health-minded getaways.

Local Wellness & Food: A Trinbagonian baker, Karen Felix, is bringing refined French pastry techniques to local palates with a “keto-friendly” angle that she says French methods have long supported—she’s also a former senior anaesthetic nurse who now turns spare time into mastery. Public Health (EU): New EU data shows cardiovascular disease remains the top killer, responsible for 1.6 million deaths in 2023 (32.5%), with many regions above the EU average—useful context for prevention priorities in the Caribbean diaspora. Guadeloupe Culture & Identity: A feature on Guadeloupe’s Carnival morning in Basse-Terre highlights Mas a Kongo as both celebration and resistance, set against the island’s ongoing reckoning with slavery and identity. Travel & Wellness: Corendon is offering a one-off 14-day Caribbean cruise aboard the Renaissance from Bonaire on Dec. 26, with Guadeloupe included and onboard pools, bars, and a wellness/fitness center. Nutrition Spotlight: Soursop (graviola/guanabana) is linked online to six possible health benefits, but the report stresses that much of the human proof is still limited. Sports (Regional): New Mexico United forward Niall Reid-Stephan will miss matches while on international duty for Barbados, with Barbados set to play Saint Lucia and then Guadeloupe.

Cardiovascular Health in Focus: New EU data from Eurostat shows cardiovascular diseases are still the top cause of death, responsible for 1.6 million deaths in 2023 (32.5%), with many regions hitting or exceeding the EU average. Reproductive Health in Guadeloupe’s Context: A new look at abortion trends in Mayotte reports a continued decline (18.9 per 1,000 women in 2025 vs 22.1 in 2022), but warns the drop may also reflect strained access to care—while Guadeloupe is cited at 49.3 per 1,000. Local Wellness Curiosity: Soursop (graviola/guanabana) is back in the spotlight with a roundup of six potential health benefits, though researchers stress that human proof remains limited. Community & Culture: Guadeloupe’s Carnival tradition, Mas a Kongo, is described as both celebration and resistance—an identity story that also touches on the island’s ongoing social healing. Travel & Wellness: Corendon’s special 14-day cruise aboard the Renaissance from Bonaire highlights onboard wellness facilities and includes Guadeloupe among the stops.

Cardiovascular Health: A new Eurostat snapshot shows cardiovascular diseases are still the top killer across the EU, responsible for 1.6 million deaths in 2023 (32.5%), with many regions hitting rates at or above the EU average. Women’s Health in the DROMs: In Mayotte, the abortion rate keeps falling for a third straight year (projected 18.9 per 1,000 women in 2025 vs 22.1 in 2022), but experts urge caution, pointing to healthcare access pressures; the piece also notes Guadeloupe’s rate is much higher (49.3 per 1,000). Wellness & Nutrition: Soursop (graviola/guanabana) is being promoted with six potential health benefits, but the report stresses most claims rely on limited research and calls for stronger human trials. Community & Culture: Guadeloupe’s Carnival tradition in Basse-Terre is framed as both celebration and resistance, rooted in histories of slavery and survival.

Abortion Trends in French Territories: New data from France’s DREES shows Mayotte’s abortion rate keeps falling for a third straight year (projected 18.9 per 1,000 women in 2025 vs 22.1 in 2022), but experts urge caution—lower rates may reflect changes in access and healthcare strain, not only fewer unwanted pregnancies; the report also highlights big gaps across French overseas departments, with Guadeloupe cited at 49.3 per 1,000. Nutrition & Wellness: A new review on soursop (graviola/guanabana) lists six commonly claimed health benefits, but stresses that many are based on limited human research, even as the fruit is noted for nutrients like vitamin C and potassium. Community & Inclusion: The European Day of Languages spotlights learning and participation, with events including a primary school in Guadeloupe. Local Culture: A feature on Guadeloupe’s identity weaves in Carnival morning traditions in Basse-Terre and the island’s ongoing reckoning with history.

Abortion Access in Overseas France: New data from France’s DREES shows Mayotte’s abortion rate keeps falling for a third year (projected 18.9 per 1,000 women aged 15–49 in 2025, down from 22.1 in 2022), though experts warn the drop may also reflect access limits and strained services; the article notes abortions remain more hospital-centered in Mayotte, while Guadeloupe is reported at a much higher 49.3 per 1,000. Nutrition & Wellness: A Sept. 20 report revisits soursop (graviola/guanabana), listing six commonly claimed health benefits but stressing that many are based on limited human research; the fruit is widely eaten as juice and in sweets, with nutrients like vitamin C and potassium highlighted. Community & Culture (Health-adjacent): Schools and cultural groups mark the European Day of Languages with events promoting learning and inclusion, including activities in Guadeloupe. Local Identity: A feature on Carnival morning in Basse-Terre explores Mas a Kongo as both celebration and resistance, set against Guadeloupe’s ongoing reckoning with history.

Soursop Health Claims: A new report revisits the potential benefits of soursop (graviola/guanabana), noting that nutrients like vitamin C and potassium are present, but many touted effects still lack strong human research. Reproductive Health in the French Overseas: Mayotte’s abortion rate keeps falling for a third straight year, but experts warn the trend may also reflect healthcare access limits; the article contrasts Mayotte’s lower rate with higher figures reported for Guadeloupe. Local Health & Care Context: The Mayotte piece highlights how fewer services and harder access to professionals can shape where abortions happen, with a larger share occurring outside healthcare facilities in mainland France than in Mayotte. Community & Culture: Tributes poured in after the death of Trinidad calypso legend “The Mighty Sparrow” (“Birdie”), with fellow artists and cultural leaders reflecting on his legacy. Languages & Inclusion: European Day of Languages activities include events in Guadeloupe, spotlighting learning, inclusion, and participation through multilingual programs.

European Day of Languages: Schools, libraries, universities and cultural groups across Europe (including a primary school in Guadeloupe) are marking the 26th European Day of Languages with events on learning, inclusion and participation under the “Languages unite!” theme. Guadeloupe Identity & Culture: A feature reflects on Carnival morning in Basse-Terre and Mas a Kongo—painted bodies, whip cracks and a tradition tied to memories of slavery and resistance—showing how the island still negotiates its identity. Nutrition Watch: A new report revisits soursop (graviola/guanabana), listing commonly claimed health benefits but stressing that many are based on limited human research. Reproductive Health in the French Overseas: Data on Mayotte shows abortion rates continuing to decline, while the article notes access to care and where procedures happen can strongly shape the numbers—contrasting with higher rates reported for Guadeloupe.

European Day of Languages: Schools, libraries, universities and cultural groups across Europe (including a primary school in Guadeloupe) are marking the 26th European Day of Languages with events on learning, inclusion and participation, under the “Languages unite!” motto. Nutrition Watch: A new report revisits soursop (graviola/guanabana), listing potential health benefits but stressing that many claims still rely on limited research and more human trials. Reproductive Health in the French Overseas: Data on Mayotte shows abortion rates continuing to decline for a third year, but experts warn the trend may also reflect strained access to care; the article notes Guadeloupe’s rate is much higher. Local Context & Identity: A travel piece on Guadeloupe links Carnival traditions and the island’s European ties to ongoing debates about identity and the legacy of slavery. Cruise & Wellness Tourism: Corendon is promoting a one-off 14-day Caribbean cruise from Bonaire aboard the Renaissance, featuring onboard wellness and fitness facilities.

Guadeloupe Health & Care: A new look at abortion trends in France’s overseas departments shows Mayotte’s rate continuing to fall (projected 18.9 per 1,000 women aged 15–49 in 2025, down from 22.1 in 2022), but researchers warn the drop may also reflect access limits—fewer services and more procedures happening outside healthcare settings elsewhere, while Guadeloupe is reported at a much higher 49.3 per 1,000. Local Life & Culture: Carnival morning in Basse-Terre is framed through Mas a Kongo—painted bodies, whip-crack rhythms, and a tradition tied to Congolese labour roots that still carries memories of slavery and resistance. Travel & Wellness: Corendon is running a one-off 14-day Caribbean cruise from Bonaire on Dec. 26 aboard the Renaissance (13 nights), with onboard pools, fitness and wellness facilities, and stops including Guadeloupe and Martinique. Sports (Regional Link): New Mexico United forward Niall Reid-Stephen is away with Barbados during the international window, with Barbados set to play CONCACAF matches including against Guadeloupe.

UN & Diplomacy: France’s Emmanuel Macron made headlines at the UN with a disputed claim about Hamas activity in the West Bank, drawing a sharp rebuttal from the U.S. ambassador and Israeli officials, while the wider message of “law of the jungle” versus “civilized society” sparked criticism for being out of touch. Regional Health Watch: A new look at abortion trends in Mayotte shows the rate continuing to fall for a third straight year (projected 18.9 per 1,000 women in 2025 vs 22.1 in 2022), but analysts warn the decline may be tied to strained access to care—especially fewer services and more procedures outside healthcare facilities—contrasting with higher rates reported in other overseas departments, including Guadeloupe (49.3 per 1,000). Sports & Community: New Mexico United forward Niall Reid-Stephen is away on international duty for Barbados, with Guadeloupe listed as an opponent in the upcoming window—an example of how regional fixtures can affect local team rhythms.