AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNational Nutrition Week (21–27 June): Grenada’s Food and Nutrition Council is kicking off National Nutrition Week 2026 with the theme “Stronger Together: Fighting Cancer is Everybody’s Business,” linking everyday eating habits to cancer prevention through public talks, free food sampling, and community health screenings with nutrition counselling and wellness services. Public Health & Environment (sargassum): An OECS–EU study visit held in Martinique and Guadeloupe (May 31–June 5) highlighted practical ways to manage recurring sargassum impacts, including interception, collection, monitoring, and using it productively—aimed at protecting coastal ecosystems and improving public health preparedness. Chlordecone compensation step (Martinique/Guadeloupe): France has formally recognized the State’s responsibility for chlordecone-related harm, paving the way for compensation discussions; a report to Parliament is due within a year, with funding supported by an added levy on tobacco products, alongside plans to speed cleanup, strengthen research, and improve care for victims. Drug trafficking & health security (G7): G7 leaders backed a new ports network and joint action plans to disrupt global drug trafficking, framing it as a threat to public health, economic stability, and national security. Martinique wellness via culture (Reggae Therapy): Martinique’s Reggae Therapy Festival returns July 11–12 at Stade Louis Achille in Fort-de-France, positioning the event around peace, love and unity and promoting a positive, community-focused experience for visitors.
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