AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoCode Noir Repeal: France’s National Assembly voted unanimously (254-0) to formally repeal the 1685 Code Noir, the slavery-era law that treated enslaved Africans as “movable property,” even after slavery was abolished in 1848—an emotional step led by Guadeloupe MP Max Mathiasin, with lawmakers moved to tears as the Senate still must vote next. Regional Travel Shock: Caribbean Airlines will withdraw from St. Kitts and Nevis and Dominica from June 1, with officials in St. Kitts and Nevis saying there was “no discussions” before the decision; the airline also plans to cut flights to Martinique and Guadeloupe to twice weekly. Guadeloupe in the Spotlight: From Guadeloupe to Halifax, Elodie Postel is building community through SOS Archis, helping internationally trained professionals find work in their field. Community & Culture: In Grand Case, SXM Drag Race returns with a road-safety village featuring hands-on prevention workshops for riders and the public. Humanitarian Training: ABRCS reps completed WASH emergency training in Guadeloupe, strengthening disaster preparedness and response capacity.
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