AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCARICOM Expansion: French Guiana officially became the eighth Associate Member of CARICOM after signing the agreement in Saint Lucia, with Gabriel Serville and CARICOM chair Philip J. Pierre putting pen to paper—meaning French Guianese leadership can attend CARICOM summits and meetings as observers. Regional Agenda at the Summit: At the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government meeting, leaders focused on cost of living, consumer protection, and pushing forward regional integration steps like an affordable interregional ferry, while CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett urged deeper public participation in regional decisions. Cross-Border Tension (Guyana–Suriname): A diplomatic fight over the Corentyne River Bridge escalated as Suriname claimed Guyana was told about “go-it-alone” funding months ago, while Guyana’s foreign minister denied any official notification and disputed the timeline. Maritime Security Procurement: France’s Defence Procurement Agency ordered 24 new coastal surveillance patrol vessels for the Maritime Gendarmerie, with five planned for overseas territories including French Guiana—first deliveries targeted for 2029. Digital Cooperation: The UWI and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union formalized a stronger partnership to advance regional digital policy, research, capacity building, and implementation of digital strategies.
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