AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChikungunya Alert in French Guiana: ARS launched a vaccination drive with 2,500 doses as cases surge, targeting people over 65 and those with underlying conditions, alongside intensified mosquito control. French Law & Colonial Legacy: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the Code Noir, a 1685 decree that treated enslaved people as property; the bill now heads to the Senate. Guyana Sovereignty Backed by Macron: On Guyana’s Independence, Macron sent a letter reaffirming France’s support for Guyana’s sovereignty amid the Essequibo dispute at the ICJ. Deepwater Port Push: France urged Guyana to fast-track a deepwater port project, arguing it would boost trade and connectivity—while raising questions about who benefits most. Caribbean Travel Made Easier: LIAT and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement for single-ticket journeys and through-checked baggage, linking French territories including French Guiana with Europe via Paris-Orly. Kourou Space Investment: PLD Space announced a €35m boost to its Guiana Space Centre launch complex, with €13m earmarked for local French Guiana firms. Air France Route Spotlight: Air France’s unusual Miami–Guadeloupe A320 service connects onward to French Caribbean islands and can include French Guiana on the island-hopping network.
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