AGP Executive Report

Caribbean Travel Deals: P&O Cruises is pushing fresh value for Martinique-area travelers, with up to £500 extra onboard spending money on select Caribbean fly-cruises plus low deposits starting at £49 (for up to 13 nights) or £99 (14–23 nights), for bookings made June 4–17, 2026 (and before June 30), on sailings running from late 2026 into early 2028. Local Culture & Streaming: A weekend streaming guide spotlights “Bandi,” a Martinique-set story about orphaned siblings, alongside “Raising Kanan,” “Man on Fire,” and other binge picks. Sports Pathways: Trinidad and Tobago swimmer Anpherne “AJ” Bernard, who helped secure third overall at Carifta in Martinique, has committed to Howard University after medal success in breaststroke events. Policy & History: France moves to formally repeal the Code Noir, a major step in erasing a colonial slavery law that applied in Caribbean colonies including Martinique. Community & Environment: CYEN Grenada urges beachgoers to protect sea turtles during nesting season—stay calm, keep noise and lights low, and never touch nests or eggs.

Sports & Talent: Trinidad and Tobago swimmer Anpherne “AJ” Bernard turned a strong Carifta showing into a college future, committing to Howard University after helping the national team finish third overall in Martinique over Easter Weekend. Local Screen Picks: A new streaming guide rounds up binge-worthy shows and films, including Martinique-set “Bandi,” plus “Raising Kanan,” “Man on Fire,” and “The Four Seasons.” Caribbean Tourism (Grenada): Grenada outlined a 12–24 month tourism push—site upgrades, stronger digital marketing, safer experiences, and more community tourism—highlighting places like Grand Anse Beach and the Underwater Sculpture Park. Health Support (Caribbean): The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped two patients with urgent cardiac emergencies access specialist care in Martinique. Culture & Law (France/Caribbean): France moved to repeal the Code Noir, a historic slavery decree that still legally classified enslaved people as property, with Martinique among the colonies it governed. Climate Resilience (Grenada): A validation workshop reviewed Grenada’s Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Entertainment/Community (Martinique link): “Bandi” and other culture coverage keep Martinique in the spotlight, from music teaching to regional storytelling.

Caribbean Sports & Talent Pipeline: Trinidad and Tobago swimmer Anpherne “AJ” Bernard turned a strong Carifta run into a college future, committing to Howard University after helping the national team finish third overall in Martinique over Easter Weekend, where he won silver in the 60m and 100m breaststroke and added bronze in the 200m. Martinique in the Spotlight (Film/TV): A streaming roundup highlights “Bandi” (Netflix), set in Martinique, as one of the weekend’s binge-worthy picks. Regional Rugby Connections: Saint Lucia’s rugby weekend included a youth friendly where Martinique’s Under-19 faced Saint Lucia’s emerging players, plus a senior match against Jamaica, with a return trip to Martinique scheduled for June 20. Culture & Memory: France moves to formally repeal the Code Noir, a law that once governed slavery in Caribbean colonies including Martinique. Local Climate/Community Action: Grenada hosted a validation workshop for its Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation for Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, aiming to strengthen public, practical resilience planning. Entertainment Events (Tourism + Music): Saint Lucia’s Mercury Fest returns August 14–16, with organizers pitching it as a culture-forward beach-and-boat party designed to draw visitors, including from Martinique.

Sports & Talent Pipeline: Trinidad and Tobago swimmer Anpherne “AJ” Bernard turned a strong Carifta run into a college commitment, pledging to Howard University after helping the national team finish third overall in Martinique over Easter Weekend. Streaming & Pop Culture: A weekend streaming guide highlights binge-worthy picks including “Raising Kanan,” “Man on Fire,” and “Bandi” (set in Martinique). Music & Community: Professor Pablo Cohen spotlights how he shares Latin American guitar traditions through teaching at Ithaca College, linking global performance with student mentorship. Health & Care Access: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped two patients secure urgent overseas cardiac treatment in Martinique. History & Rights: France moves to repeal the Code Noir, the 1685 decree that legally treated enslaved Black people as property across colonies including Martinique. Environment & Local Action: Grenada’s climate adaptation guide gets a validation workshop, while CYEN Grenada urges sea-turtle protection during nesting season. Regional Sports: Saint Lucia rugby faces a tough stretch, with youth and senior teams playing Martinique and Jamaica.

Streaming Guide: Need something to watch this weekend? A fresh binge list includes “Raising Kanan” (ahead of Season 5 on June 12), Netflix’s “Man on Fire,” “Bandi” (set in Martinique), “The Four Seasons,” and “The Chi.” Music & Community: Pablo Cohen spotlights how he brings Latin American guitar traditions to students, building community far from home. Health & Travel Support: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped two patients with urgent cardiac emergencies by arranging overseas transfers to Martinique for specialist care. History & Law: France moves toward repealing the Code Noir, the 1685 decree that legally treated enslaved people as property across colonies including Martinique. Culture & Performance: Martinique audiences are buzzing about Guadeloupe artists 1T1 and Theomaa bringing a sold-out Paris-level moment to the island. Sports (Regional): Saint Lucia’s rugby teams take big losses but gain key experience, with a return engagement in Martinique on June 20.

Music & Community: Pablo Cohen, a guitar professor at Ithaca College, is using his global career to bring Latin American music into the classroom and build community through performance. Health & Travel Support: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped two patients with urgent cardiac emergencies get life-saving specialist treatment in Martinique via overseas transfers. Culture & History: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, a major step in formally removing the 1685 slavery law that once governed colonies including Martinique. Martinique Arts Spotlight: A Martinique audience is buzzing about upcoming performances by Guadeloupe artists 1T1 and Theomaa, highlighting the “là-bas” frustration of limited live access on the island. Sports (Regional): Saint Lucia’s rugby teams took heavy losses in matches against Martinique, but the union says the experience is key for development ahead of a return trip. Climate & Nature (Grenada): A Grenada workshop validated a Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, while CYEN urged residents to protect sea turtles during nesting season.

Medical Aid & Mobility: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, with MBS and CalvinAir, helped two men—Arthur James and Kenneth Edwards—get urgent overseas cardiac treatment, with transfers arranged to Martinique after serious heart emergencies. Debate on Aging: “Blue zones” longevity claims are facing fresh scrutiny as researchers question whether the hotspots are fading or were overstated, with new research arguing some still meet stricter standards. Colonial History in Law: France moved to repeal the Code Noir, the 1685 decree that legally treated enslaved Black people as property across colonies including Martinique—though Senate approval is still needed. Martinique Culture & Identity: A Martinique-set piece captures young locals’ excitement and frustration about limited access to major live shows, highlighting the “là-bas” feeling toward France. Rugby Development: Saint Lucia’s rugby weekend brought heavy losses but valuable experience, including a youth friendly vs Martinique Under-19 and a senior test vs Jamaica, with a return clash planned for June 20. Sports Talent Spotlight: Saint Lucian cyclist Denver Alphonse Jr impressed at a Martinique Grand Prix, earning praise as a rising Under-23 talent. Regional Justice Training: OHADAC–CARO arbitration and ADR training programmes are set for an official June 10 launch across the Eastern Caribbean, including Martinique. Festival Buzz: Saint Lucia’s Mercury Fest returns August 14–16, aiming to pull in visitors with music, dance, and Caribbean culture. Sea Turtle Call: CYEN Grenada urged residents and visitors to protect nesting sea turtles by keeping noise and lighting low and avoiding any touching.

Medical Aid & Transfers: The Calvin Ayre Foundation, working with the Medical Benefits Scheme and CalvinAir, helped two patients—Arthur James and Kenneth Edwards—get urgent overseas cardiac care after serious heart emergencies, with transfers arranged to Martinique for specialist treatment. Martinique Culture & Identity: A spotlight on Martinique’s artists and audience mood captures how local fans feel “France/là-bas” inequality—like teenagers in Schoelcher rallying for Guadeloupean performers 1T1 and Theomaa. Sports (Martinique vs Region): Saint Lucia rugby is set for a big weekend: the senior men face Jamaica in a Tier 3 Test, while the Academy team plays Martinique Under-19, with development progress highlighted despite tough recent losses. Arts & Literature: A review of Andy Merrifield’s “Roses for Gramsci” revisits why Antonio Gramsci remains a widely “bring-home” figure across generations. Historical Reckoning: France moves toward repealing the Code Noir, a law tied to slavery in Caribbean colonies including Martinique. Film Spotlight: Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” is on theatrical release in France and beyond, inspired by “Attack on Titan.”

Arts & Culture: A new book review spotlights Andy Merrifield’s Roses for Gramsci, revisiting how Antonio Gramsci’s prison writings keep reshaping politics and culture decades later. History & Justice: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the Code Noir, the 1685 decree that legally treated enslaved Black people as property across colonies including Martinique—though Senate approval is still needed. Martinique Connections: A feature on Martinique’s “France/là-bas” divide captures young people’s frustration at limited local access to major mainland shows, with Guadeloupe artists performing in the island spotlighting the hunger for live culture. Sports (Regional): Saint Lucia’s rugby weekend brought a tough double header—youths losing to Martinique U-19 and the senior side shut out by Jamaica—yet the union frames it as valuable development ahead of return matches. Climate & Community (Grenada): Grenada hosted a validation workshop for its Citizen’s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation, updating public-friendly guidance for the 2025–2030 National Adaptation Plan.

Historic Memory & Justice: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the 1685 Code Noir, the colonial law that treated enslaved Black people as property—though the bill still needs Senate approval, a major step for countries like Martinique that were directly governed by the decree. Martinique Culture & Music: Teenagers in Fort-de-France are buzzing about Guadeloupean artists 1T1 and Theomaa coming to perform in Martinique, highlighting the island’s ongoing “là-bas” frustration with mainland access to live shows. Regional Rugby: Saint Lucia’s rugby teams took big losses in a weekend clash—Academy and senior squads facing Martinique and Jamaica respectively—with a return trip to Martinique set for June 20. Sports Spotlight (Martinique Grand Prix): Saint Lucian cyclist Denver Alphonse Jr impressed at a Martinique Grand Prix, earning praise as a rising Under-23 talent. Film & Francophone Creators: Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” is on theatrical release in France and beyond, with the creator drawing inspiration from “Attack on Titan.” Climate & Community (Grenada/tri-island): CYEN Grenada is urging residents and visitors to protect sea turtles during nesting season, including simple beach rules to prevent turtles from abandoning nests.

Local Culture & Music: Martinique teens are buzzing about a live performance by Guadeloupe artists 1T1 and Theomaa, with fans calling it a rare chance to see big acts without “a plane ticket to France.” Sports Spotlight: Saint Lucian cyclist Denver Alphonse Jr, 18, impressed at a Martinique Grand Prix, earning praise as a rising Under-23 talent. Regional Arts & Heritage: A traveling exhibition spotlighting Martinican thinker Édouard Glissant’s art collection is drawing attention to his ideas of relation and cultural “opacity,” with works linked across the Americas. Tourism & Experience Trends: Rum tourism is shifting from simple tastings to story-led, heritage-driven experiences—exactly the kind of “sense of place” visitors want. Business/Justice (Regional): The OHADAC–CARO training programmes for arbitration and ADR are set to launch June 10, aiming to strengthen access to justice across the Eastern Caribbean, including Martinique.

Regional Justice & Training: The OHADAC–CARO Regional Arbitration Centre will officially launch its “Capacity Building on Arbitration and ADR in the Caribbean” on Wednesday 10 June 2026, with support from France’s AFD and the Interreg Caribbean VI Programme, aiming to make dispute resolution more predictable and accessible for businesses across Saint Lucia, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Martinique Arts & Culture: A Martinique-focused cultural piece spotlights the island’s “France/là-bas” divide through the excitement around Guadeloupean artists performing locally, capturing how mainland access still feels out of reach. Vodou & Afro-Caribbean Music: International Vodou Day coverage highlights Afro-Caribbean rhythms and priestesses singing in New Orleans, with practitioners and artists connected to Haiti, Benin, Cuba, Congo, Martinique, and more. Sports (Regional): Saint Lucia’s rugby weekend includes a senior men’s Tier 3 Test vs Jamaica, plus an Under-19 clash against Martinique Under-19. Film (France): Digital creator Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” is on theatrical release in France and Belgium, blending psychological tension with a post-apocalyptic premise.

Rum Tourism Growth: Caribbean rum is shifting from a “nice extra” to a full brand-building playbook, blending heritage, hospitality, education and retail—tourists want a story they can’t recreate at home. Saint Lucia Festival Return: Mercury Fest 2026 is back in Saint Lucia, running Aug 14–16 at Pigeon Point, with music, dance and Caribbean culture aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening ties with the French market (including outreach to Martinique visitors). Martinique Arts & Identity: A traveling Édouard Glissant exhibition spotlights the Martinican thinker’s ideas of relation and opacity, linking artists and filmmakers across the Americas. Martinique Music & Community: A feature captures how Martinicans feel “France/là-bas” injustice—teenagers in Schoelcher rally for Guadeloupean artists 1T1 and Theomaa, showing how live shows still feel rare and precious. Sports Youth Development: Marigot hosted the inaugural Sister Islands Basketball Tournament (U18), bringing together teams from across the Caribbean including Martinique to build youth talent and regional cooperation.

Film & Culture: Martinique’s creative scene gets a spotlight through a feature on Édouard Glissant’s lasting influence, with a traveling look at works from his personal collection and the ideas of relation, density, and opacity shaping how museums curate Francophone art. Music & Live Events: Martinique audiences are also reflected in a report on the frustration of “là-bas” access—teenagers in Schoelcher talk about finally seeing Guadeloupean artists live after sold-out mainland shows. Sports (Regional): Saint Lucia rugby is set for a big weekend with a senior men’s Tier 3 Test vs Jamaica, plus an Under-19 clash against Martinique Under-19, underscoring regional pathways and World Rugby ranking points. Youth Sports: Marigot hosted the inaugural Sister Islands Basketball Tournament (U18 men), bringing together teams from across the Caribbean including Martinique, aiming to build talent and regional cooperation. Film Industry: Francophone creator Wil Aime discusses his self-funded thriller “Who,” now in theaters across France and beyond, and how it draws inspiration from “Attack on Titan.” Travel & Lifestyle: A Martinique-linked tourism angle appears in coverage of luxury travel concepts and regional connectivity themes, including how better movement between islands can unlock culture and business.

Saint Lucia Tourism & Culture: Mercury Fest is back after a six-year pause, with Saint Lucia set to host Mercury Fest 2026 from August 14–16 at Pigeon Point, promising music, dance, boating energy, and a strong push to draw visitors from Martinique and other French Isles. Martinique Voices & Arts: A feature spotlights Édouard Glissant’s influence beyond literature, including a traveling exhibition tied to his personal art collection and his ideas of relation and opacity—an arts angle that lands close to Martinique’s cultural conversation. Film Spotlight: Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” is on theatrical release in France and beyond, with the creator discussing inspiration and the film’s high-tension premise. Sports (Regional): Saint Lucia rugby is set for a big weekend: the senior Zandolis face Jamaica in a Tier 3 Test match, and Saint Lucia’s Academy also plays Martinique Under-19. Youth Basketball: The Sister Islands Basketball Tournament (U18) kicked off in Saint-Martin, bringing teams including Martinique and aiming to build regional pathways through sport. Martinique-Linked Culture & Identity: A Martinique-focused piece captures how local fans feel about “là-bas” and mainland access to major concerts—plus the excitement around Guadeloupean artists performing in Martinique.

Festival Return: Mercury Fest is back in Saint Lucia after a six-year pause, set for August 14–16 at Pigeon Point, with music, dance, and Caribbean culture aimed at drawing visitors—especially from Martinique—through a “galore weekend” with local artistry and international reach. Arts & Culture: A traveling exhibition spotlighting Édouard Glissant’s influence is on view in Manhattan, tying his ideas of relation and opacity to works from his personal collection and artists across the Americas. Film Spotlight: Francophone creator Wil Aime’s self-funded thriller “Who” is in theatrical release in France and beyond, blending psychological tension with a post-apocalyptic “monster” premise. Local Youth Sports: Saint Martin’s Sister Islands Basketball Tournament wrapped up with U18 teams from across the region, including Martinique, using sport to build youth pathways and regional cooperation. Martinique Connection: A Saint Lucia–Martinique Under-19 clash is on the rugby calendar, with Saint Lucia’s senior men also taking on Jamaica at Gros Islet on Saturday. Travel/Entertainment Tech: Sky Mobile UK doubled roaming destinations to 120 for £2 a day, including Caribbean stops like Barbados, Jamaica, and others—useful for fans planning trips.