AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoFilm & Media Push: A new discussion asks what it would take for the Caribbean to capture more of the $250B global film and TV spend, arguing the region already has talent, production capacity, distribution routes, and audience reach—plus iconic locations for everything from features to reality TV. Chlordecone Justice Update: In Paris, a court has rejected a bid to reopen the probe into chlordecone contamination linked to banana plantations in Guadeloupe and Martinique (1972–1993), with the case dismissed after years of proceedings; organizers and lawmakers still call it a health scandal with long-term damage. Regional Integration at 45: As the OECS marks its 45th anniversary, coverage highlights practical gains like the OECS Economic Union and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, including easier movement for citizens and currency stability through shocks. Banana Sector & Tour de France Charity: Bananas of Guadeloupe & Martinique will return to the Tour with its KM 97 campaign—QR-code scans trigger banana donations to Restos du Cœur, with fruit and events planned along the route. Community Mobilization in France: A Paris protest renewed calls for justice and compensation for victims of toxic chemicals, including chlordecone in the French Antilles, alongside Agent Orange victims in Southeast Asia. Guadeloupe Culture & Inclusion: Kréyòl Pride is set for late July in Basse-Terre, aiming to unite LGBTQIA+ people, locals, and allies around visibility and anti-homophobia efforts.
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