AGP Executive Report

Regional Connectivity & Telecom Resilience: Dominica and St Lucia regulators asked Flow telecommunications for a detailed report after a “severe service” outage last weekend, with preliminary findings pointing to a fibre fault on a route between Guadeloupe and Antigua; Flow says it’s now exploring fixes like alternative connectivity, route resiliency reviews, and adding fibre paths. France–OECS Cooperation: France’s ambassador to the OECS presented Letters of Credence to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, reaffirming support for collaboration on climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, and regional connectivity—highlighting shared ties with French nationals in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Saint Martin. Renewable Energy Watch: Ormat Technologies announced its Q2 2026 results will be released Aug. 5 (after market close) with a conference call Aug. 6, a reminder of ongoing geothermal investment momentum. Aviation & Trade (Regional Cargo): St Vincent’s Argyle International Airport confirmed Executive Air’s new air cargo service, aimed at boosting tourism and helping local farmers export produce via improved access to imported goods and wider markets.

Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia say they’ve requested a detailed report from Flow after a severe outage left customers offline from June 21 (5:30 p.m.) to June 22 (12:40 p.m.), with preliminary info pointing to a fibre fault on a route between Guadeloupe and Antigua; they’re urging backup communication plans and Flow says it’s working on alternative connectivity, route resiliency reviews, and extra fibre paths. Regional Cooperation: France’s ambassador to the OECS presented Letters of Credence, reaffirming support for collaboration on climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, regional connectivity and innovation—highlighting shared ties with Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Environment & Justice: A French appeals court upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone (Kepone), a pesticide used on banana plantations in Guadeloupe and Martinique from 1972 to 1993, effectively closing a major push for criminal accountability. Aviation & Trade: St Vincent’s Argyle International Airport announced Executive Air’s new regional air cargo service, aimed at boosting tourism and helping local farmers export produce. Energy/Finance Watch: Ormat Technologies set its Q2 2026 results call for Aug. 6, 2026, after Aug. 5 release.

Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia (with ECTEL) want a detailed report from Flow after a severe outage left customers offline for nearly 19 hours; preliminary findings point to a fibre fault on a route between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and Flow says it will add alternative connectivity, review route resiliency, and build extra fibre paths. Consumer Preparedness: The same authorities urged businesses and the public to set up backup communication plans to limit disruption when networks fail. Chlordecone Fallout: A French appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a landmark criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending a long fight for criminal accountability and drawing outrage from civil parties. Regional Cooperation: France renewed its OECS partnership by presenting Letters of Credence to OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules, pointing to new work on climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, and regional connectivity. Aviation & Exports: St. Vincent’s airport announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, aiming to boost tourism and help local farmers export produce more easily across the Caribbean.

Telecom Oversight: Dominica and St Lucia regulators, via ECTEL, have asked Flow for a detailed report after a major outage left customers without service for nearly 19 hours; preliminary findings point to a fibre fault on a route linking Guadeloupe and Antigua, and Flow says it will boost resilience with alternative connectivity and added fibre paths. Chlordecone Fallout: A French appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a landmark criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending a decades-long fight for criminal accountability. Regional Trade & Connectivity: At the OECS 78th Authority meeting in Antigua, leaders focused on trade, connectivity and economic resilience, with France reaffirming deeper partnership through climate resilience, environmental sustainability, agriculture, public health, and innovation. Banana Sector Spotlight: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will again back the Tour de France with 31 tons of fruit and the KM 97 charity drive—QR scans trigger banana donations to Restos du Cœur, with the campaign starting July 1. Energy & Risk Context: A regional look at the Lesser Antilles highlights how climate extremes are reshaping energy, food, water, land and tourism planning across islands.

Chlordecone Legal Fallout: A French appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a landmark criminal case tied to chlordecone’s contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively closing the door on criminal accountability after a 20-year fight involving victims and public health groups. Telecom Resilience Push: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s outage was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’ve asked for a detailed report while urging consumers and businesses to set up backup communication plans. France–OECS Partnership: France’s ambassador to the OECS presented credentials, reaffirming support for cooperation on climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—highlighting the shared ties across Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Regional Integration Agenda: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration in Antigua and Barbuda, with a new chairmanship and a focus on trade, connectivity and economic resilience. Banana Sector Spotlight: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will back the Tour de France again, supplying 31 tons of fruit and running the KM 97 charity drive starting July 1.

Telecom Oversight: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say they’ve asked Flow for a detailed report after a major outage left customers offline for nearly 19 hours, with preliminary findings pointing to a fibre fault on a route linking Guadeloupe and Antigua—while they urge businesses and households to set up backup communication plans. Justice for Chlordecone Victims: A French appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone, the pesticide that contaminated more than 90% of adults in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending criminal accountability after decades of proceedings. Regional Cooperation: France reaffirmed its commitment to deepen ties with the OECS, highlighting cooperation on climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, and regional connectivity. OECS Integration Push: OECS leaders marked 45 years of regional integration in Antigua and Barbuda and set a renewed agenda focused on trade, connectivity, and economic resilience. Banana Sector & Tour de France: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will again support the Tour de France, distributing 31 tons of fruit and running the KM 97 charity drive starting July 1, with donations triggered by QR scans.

OECS–France Partnership: France’s ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her credentials to OECS DG Dr. Didacus Jules, reaffirming deeper cooperation on climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—highlighting shared ties across Martinique, Guadeloupe and Saint Martin. Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia asked Flow for a detailed report after a major outage left customers offline for nearly 19 hours; preliminary info points to a fibre fault on the Guadeloupe–Antigua route, with regulators urging backup communication plans and Flow exploring alternative connectivity and extra fibre paths. Chlordecone Justice: A Paris appeals court upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively closing the door on criminal accountability after decades of proceedings. Regional Integration Milestone: The OECS marked 45 years of integration in Antigua and Barbuda, with a chairmanship handover to PM Gaston Browne and a push for stronger implementation on trade, connectivity and economic resilience. Banana Sector & Tour de France: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will again back the Tour with KM 97, scanning a QR code to trigger banana donations to Restos du Cœur, starting July 1.

Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia say Flow must provide a detailed report after a major outage left customers offline for nearly 19 hours; preliminary findings point to a fibre fault on a route linking Guadeloupe and Antigua, and authorities are pushing for backup communication plans and stronger network resilience. Chlordecone Accountability: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively closing the door on criminal investigations and reigniting calls for justice and compensation. OECS Partnership & Trade: France reaffirmed its commitment to deepen cooperation with the OECS, highlighting new work in climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, and regional connectivity. OECS Integration: The OECS marked 45 years of regional integration in Antigua and Barbuda, with leaders focusing on trade, connectivity, and economic resilience. Bananas & Charity: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will return its KM 97 charity initiative during Tour de France Stage 7, using QR scans to trigger banana donations for Restos du Cœur.

Diplomatic & Regional Cooperation: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented credentials to Dr. Didacus Jules, underlining fresh collaboration on climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, connectivity and innovation—an especially relevant message for Guadeloupe’s ties across the Eastern Caribbean. Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say a major Flow outage (June 21–22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re pushing consumers and businesses to set up backup communication plans while Flow strengthens network resilience. Justice for Chlordecone Victims: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running chlordecone case tied to banana plantations in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending criminal accountability and reigniting demands for compensation and responsibility. OECS 45th Anniversary: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration in Antigua and Barbuda, with a renewed push for trade, connectivity and economic resilience—plus a leadership handover aimed at stronger implementation. Agrifood Sector Spotlight: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will return to the Tour de France with its KM 97 QR-code charity drive, donating bananas to Restos du Cœur and keeping the sector visible across stages.

France–OECS Partnership: France’s new ambassador to the OECS, Marie-Noëlle Duris, presented her credentials, underlining deeper cooperation on climate resilience, environmental sustainability, education, agriculture, public health, regional connectivity and innovation. Telecom Resilience in the Eastern Caribbean: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say a major Flow outage (June 21–22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re pushing backup communication plans while Flow reviews route resiliency and adds alternative fibre paths. Chlordecone Justice: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively closing the door on criminal accountability and reigniting calls for compensation. OECS Integration Drive: The OECS marked 45 years of regional cooperation, with leaders focusing on trade, connectivity and economic resilience as chairmanship passed to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne. Banana Sector Spotlight: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will return to the Tour de France with its KM 97 charity drive, using QR-code scans to trigger banana donations for Restos du Cœur.

Telecom Resilience: Flow’s near-19-hour outage in Dominica and Saint Lucia (June 21–22) was traced to a fibre fault on a route linking Guadeloupe and Antigua, prompting regulators to push backup communication plans and ask Flow for a full incident report plus fixes like alternative connectivity and added fibre paths. Justice for Chlordecone: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending criminal accountability after decades—while victims’ groups and lawyers denounce “immunity for polluters.” Regional Integration: OECS leaders marked 45 years of cooperation in Antigua and Barbuda, with a new chairmanship and renewed calls for stronger trade, connectivity and implementation across the Eastern Caribbean. Banana Sector & Charity: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will return to the Tour de France with 31 tons of fruit and the KM 97 QR-code campaign (donating bananas to Restos du Cœur) during Stage 7. Caribbean Business Angle: A new discussion piece asks whether the Caribbean can scale into a film and TV production hub—spotlighting talent, locations and distribution as growth levers for regional industries.

Chlordecone Justice Shut Down: A French appeals court has confirmed the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending prospects for criminal accountability after decades of proceedings. Regional Connectivity Watch: Telecom regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say a Flow outage (June 21–22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re pushing customers and businesses to keep backup communication plans while Flow reviews resilience. OECS Integration Push: OECS leaders marked 45 years of regional cooperation in Antigua, with a new chairmanship and renewed calls for stronger trade, connectivity, and economic resilience across member states including Guadeloupe. Banana Industry on Tour de France: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will return to the Tour with 31 tons of fruit and the KM 97 QR-code charity drive, donating bananas to Restos du Cœur during Stage 7. Aviation Cargo Boost (St. Vincent): St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service aimed at improving exports for farmers and supporting tourism and hospitality supply chains.

Toxic Pesticide Justice: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a landmark chlordecone case tied to Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending criminal accountability after decades of proceedings—victims’ lawyers call it a “dark day for justice.” Regional Connectivity: Telecom regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say Flow’s near-19-hour outage (June 21–22) was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re pushing customers and businesses to keep backup communication plans. OECS Integration: OECS leaders marked 45 years of regional cooperation in Antigua, with a new chairmanship handover to Prime Minister Gaston Browne and renewed calls for faster implementation on trade and economic resilience. Agri-Food & Tourism Link: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will again back the Tour de France with its KM 97 charity drive—QR scans trigger banana donations to Restos du Cœur—while the sector supports stages with fruit distribution and public activities. Aviation & Exports: St. Vincent and the Grenadines announced the launch of Executive Air’s regional cargo service, aiming to boost tourism supply chains and help local farmers export produce across the Caribbean, including Guadeloupe.

Regional Air Cargo & Trade: St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Argyle International Airport has announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service, aimed at boosting connectivity and trade—especially for tourism, hospitality, and farmers looking to export produce to international markets, with links across the Caribbean including Guadeloupe. Telecom Resilience for Businesses: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say a major Flow outage (nearly 19 hours) was triggered by a fibre fault on a route between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re pushing customers to set up backup communication options while Flow strengthens network resilience. Chlordecone Justice Blocked: A French appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case over chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, effectively ending criminal accountability after decades of proceedings. OECS Integration Focus: OECS leaders marked 45 years of regional cooperation and renewed calls for stronger trade, connectivity, and economic resilience. Banana Sector in the Spotlight: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will return to the Tour de France with 31 tons of fruit and the KM 97 QR-code charity drive supporting Restos du Cœur.

Telecom Resilience: Regulators in Dominica and Saint Lucia say the Flow outage that left customers offline for nearly 19 hours was linked to a fibre fault on a route between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’ve asked Flow for a full incident report while urging businesses and households to set up backup communication plans. Chlordecone Justice: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, a move victims’ lawyers call a major setback for accountability despite recognition of the “health scandal” and lasting harm. OECS Integration: OECS leaders marked 45 years of regional cooperation in Antigua and Barbuda, with a chairmanship handover to Gaston Browne and renewed calls for faster, bolder implementation on trade and connectivity. Agri-Charity & Tourism Economy: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will return to the Tour de France with its KM 97 QR-code charity drive (donating bananas to Restos du Cœur) and a sector presence across stages, reinforcing a high-visibility link between agriculture and the visitor economy. Regional Climate Adaptation: A new look at the Lesser Antilles highlights how islands are rethinking energy, water, land and tourism as extreme weather accelerates, including geothermal and disaster-risk lessons relevant to the wider Caribbean.

Telecom Resilience: Dominica and Saint Lucia regulators, with ECTEL, say Flow’s near-19-hour outage (June 21–22) was triggered by a fibre fault on the Guadeloupe–Antigua route, and they’ve asked Flow for a full incident report. Consumer Readiness: Regulators are urging businesses and households to set up backup communication options while Flow rolls out alternative connectivity, route resiliency reviews, and extra fibre paths. Chlordecone Justice: A Paris appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a long-running criminal case tied to chlordecone contamination in Guadeloupe and Martinique, closing the door on criminal accountability after decades of proceedings. OECS Integration: OECS leaders marked 45 years of regional cooperation in Antigua, with a chairmanship handover to Gaston Browne and renewed calls for stronger trade, connectivity, and implementation. Banana Sector Spotlight: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will return to the Tour de France with 31 tons of fruit and the KM 97 QR-code charity drive supporting Restos du Cœur.